as in overtakes
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 outpaces
That far outpaces every other fiber including polyester (3 percent), linen (2 percent), wool and silk (both 1 percent).
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Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
The crypto industry accounts for nearly half of all donations made by corporations this election cycle as the sector outpaces both the big banks and oil.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
Its net income margins, which stood at 9% in 2019, are guided to reach almost 23% in Q3 2024, as revenue growth outpaces operating costs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Regulatory laws and compliance standards are evolving constantly to align with tech advancements, but development often outpaces regulation.
—Thomas Hartmann, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
That far outpaces the next-closest, Florida, which received about $11 million in that timeframe.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
In times of crisis, when urgent demand vastly outpaces supply, consumers can be especially vulnerable to price gouging.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
As in prior years, new single-family construction in Hamilton County outpaces other central Indiana counties.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
Roan’s debut full-length sold another 56,000 copies in the past tracking week, according to Billboard, which easily outpaces the 37,500 copies 143 sold in the same timeframe.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
The crypto industry accounts for nearly half of all donations made by corporations this election cycle as the sector outpaces both the big banks and oil.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
Its net income margins, which stood at 9% in 2019, are guided to reach almost 23% in Q3 2024, as revenue growth outpaces operating costs.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Regulatory laws and compliance standards are evolving constantly to align with tech advancements, but development often outpaces regulation.
—Thomas Hartmann, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
That far outpaces the next-closest, Florida, which received about $11 million in that timeframe.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
In times of crisis, when urgent demand vastly outpaces supply, consumers can be especially vulnerable to price gouging.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
As in prior years, new single-family construction in Hamilton County outpaces other central Indiana counties.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
Roan’s debut full-length sold another 56,000 copies in the past tracking week, according to Billboard, which easily outpaces the 37,500 copies 143 sold in the same timeframe.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Outpaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpaces. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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