as in exceeding
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 outperforming
For this reason, in periods of economic expansion, semiconductors tend to lead, outperforming the broad market.
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Beth Kindig, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Still, the company is outperforming the broader casual-dining category, based on metrics provided by industry tracker Black Box Intelligence.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Morgan Stanley has been a great stock to own in 2024 — up 33% year to date and outperforming the S & P 500 .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Company performance equal to that of the S&P 500 is represented by a relative strength index of 0%; companies outperforming the S&P 500 have positive relative strength figures, while those underperforming the S&P 500 have negative relative strength values.
—Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
After breaking above its 200-day moving average and outperforming the S & P 500, BA is signaling a reversal from a prolonged period of underperformance.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Exxon has gained about 8% this year, outperforming the energy sector in general and Chevron in particular after closing its acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Some outperforming non-food categories were gold and jewelry gift cards, home furnishings, sporting goods, health and beauty aids, luggage, kiosks, and hardware.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Silicon anodes, however, are emerging as the frontrunner in this race, outperforming solid-state alternatives in commercial readiness.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
Beth Kindig, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Still, the company is outperforming the broader casual-dining category, based on metrics provided by industry tracker Black Box Intelligence.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Morgan Stanley has been a great stock to own in 2024 — up 33% year to date and outperforming the S & P 500 .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Company performance equal to that of the S&P 500 is represented by a relative strength index of 0%; companies outperforming the S&P 500 have positive relative strength figures, while those underperforming the S&P 500 have negative relative strength values.
—Charles Rotblut, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
After breaking above its 200-day moving average and outperforming the S & P 500, BA is signaling a reversal from a prolonged period of underperformance.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Exxon has gained about 8% this year, outperforming the energy sector in general and Chevron in particular after closing its acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Some outperforming non-food categories were gold and jewelry gift cards, home furnishings, sporting goods, health and beauty aids, luggage, kiosks, and hardware.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Silicon anodes, however, are emerging as the frontrunner in this race, outperforming solid-state alternatives in commercial readiness.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Outperforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperforming. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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