outperform
verb
out·per·form
ˌau̇t-pər-ˈfȯrm 
ˌau̇t-pə-
outperformed; outperforming; outperforms
: to perform better than
Today a kid who flips burgers can save enough money to buy a motorcycle that will outperform all but a couple of pricey sports cars.—
James R. Petersen
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And companies that were AI front-runners also outperformed in less technical areas: promoting inclusion and diversity, skills training, increasing environmental sustainability and creating more value.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The exact date of the purchase is not shown, but the stock has outperformed in 2025, gaining about 20%, not including its lofty dividend.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Digital advertising revenue surged 15%, significantly outperforming the broader advertising market.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2025
Looking at rolling, 10-year averages, after adjusting for risk, the analysis found that a 60/40 portfolio outperformed an all-stock portfolio roughly four-fifths of the time over the past five decades.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The exact date of the purchase is not shown, but the stock has outperformed in 2025, gaining about 20%, not including its lofty dividend.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Digital advertising revenue surged 15%, significantly outperforming the broader advertising market.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2025
Looking at rolling, 10-year averages, after adjusting for risk, the analysis found that a 60/40 portfolio outperformed an all-stock portfolio roughly four-fifths of the time over the past five decades.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outperform. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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