as in to overtake
to go or grow faster than (something)
Population growth has continued to outpace job growth for the last several decades. The demand for the product has outpaced the company's ability to produce it.
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Recent Examples of outpace
Weiss said the real worry among some researchers is not that psychedelic therapies are ineffective, but that political momentum could outpace the scientific process.
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Horvath has raised about $190,000 this year for her reelection effort, far outpacing her three challengers and leaving her with nearly $413,000 on hand on May 16.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Agencies spent countless hours refreshing job boards, writing repetitive proposals and trying to outpace thousands of competitors in a global race for attention.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Sacramento Fire Department responded to 98,157 calls during that period as service demand outpaced staffing growth.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Horvath has raised about $190,000 this year for her reelection effort, far outpacing her three challengers and leaving her with nearly $413,000 on hand on May 16.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Agencies spent countless hours refreshing job boards, writing repetitive proposals and trying to outpace thousands of competitors in a global race for attention.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The Sacramento Fire Department responded to 98,157 calls during that period as service demand outpaced staffing growth.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpace
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Capitalistic creep is overtaking live events.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Becerra remained in second place before gaining enough votes to overtake Hilton in the latest results released by election officials.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Since 1990, the number of people living outside their country of birth has nearly doubled, surpassing 300 million worldwide in 2024.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Industry sources expect month-over-month growth throughout the first year, with sales projected to surpass eight figures.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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McCarthy doubled in the ninth to move Kyle Karros to third before Rumfield drove him home with a sac fly to right field for a 9-8 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The blend of plush but no-nonsense North American furnishings with opulent Ottomania creates a visually exotic yet comfort-driven aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Outpace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpace. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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