as in to exceed
to do or perform better than (someone or something)
The car consistently outperforms all other vehicles in its class. outperforming the competition
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Recent Examples of outperform
Armstrong made an immediate splash when the Gators recorded 9 sacks and outperformed the offense with an atypical approach to the 2023 Orange and Blue game, won 10-7 by the Orange squad.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Nigel Richards claimed victory at this year’s tournament in Granada, Spain last month, Reuters reported, showcasing once again his remarkable abilities to outperform even native speakers in their own languages.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Independent festival films also outperformed their brawnier blockbuster counterparts yesterday with Gladiator II, Dune: Part II and Wicked only garnering eight nominations between them.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The organizations that move with urgency will be better positioned to harness this technology's full value, outperform competitors and navigate challenges quickly.
—Bjorn Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Nigel Richards claimed victory at this year’s tournament in Granada, Spain last month, Reuters reported, showcasing once again his remarkable abilities to outperform even native speakers in their own languages.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Independent festival films also outperformed their brawnier blockbuster counterparts yesterday with Gladiator II, Dune: Part II and Wicked only garnering eight nominations between them.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The organizations that move with urgency will be better positioned to harness this technology's full value, outperform competitors and navigate challenges quickly.
—Bjorn Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperform
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The debts of only those people aged 70 and over exceed the total amount of all Social Security benefits that will be paid out this year.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Since launch, Erica has surpassed over 2 billion interactions, and has helped 42 million clients, tackling tasks like balance inquiries, budgeting tips, and even bill payments.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But with a tight budget, a new vehicle had to be affordable — a tall order for car shoppers these days, given that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in October topped $48,600, according to Kelley Blue Book.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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At some of New York City’s most prestigious private schools, tuition tops $60,000.Emma Whitford, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Maryland enjoyed its most effective offensive outing since defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 111-85, on Nov. 18, 2005.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Falcons end four-game skid to remain in playoff hunt The Atlanta Falcons held on late to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Without more specific support, Plaintiff fails to overcome the prejudice to Defendants and public interest factors implicated here.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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But the Voyager team has become increasingly creative to keep both probes flying, and soon, the challenges may be too great to overcome.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Outperform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperform. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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