as in exceeded
to be greater, better, or stronger than
before he had reached his teens, the child prodigy had outstripped his music teacher's abilities
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Recent Examples of outstripped
Although 400 examples were initially planned, demand far outstripped original projections.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
The 19 Florida executions that year outstripped the previous high totals of eight in both 1984 and 2014.
—Freida Frisaro, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Anthropic dropped its pledge to pause development if the capability of its AI models far outstripped safety research.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Meta delayed the international rollout of Meta Ray-Ban Display frames in January, after US demand outstripped supply.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
If anyone was shocked by how demand outstripped supply with this set, the irony was inescapable.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Dončić, for example, his talent identified as a 12-year-old, was rapidly advanced through the club system before being encouraged to move abroad, aged 16, once his talent outstripped the system.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Its reservoirs have dropped dramatically as drought has persisted and water use has outstripped the shrinking supply.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In that same six-year period, its trajectory far outstripped the still alarming surges in Medicare (25%) and Medicaid (32%), not to mention national defense (7%).
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
The 19 Florida executions that year outstripped the previous high totals of eight in both 1984 and 2014.
—Freida Frisaro, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Anthropic dropped its pledge to pause development if the capability of its AI models far outstripped safety research.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Meta delayed the international rollout of Meta Ray-Ban Display frames in January, after US demand outstripped supply.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
If anyone was shocked by how demand outstripped supply with this set, the irony was inescapable.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Dončić, for example, his talent identified as a 12-year-old, was rapidly advanced through the club system before being encouraged to move abroad, aged 16, once his talent outstripped the system.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Its reservoirs have dropped dramatically as drought has persisted and water use has outstripped the shrinking supply.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In that same six-year period, its trajectory far outstripped the still alarming surges in Medicare (25%) and Medicaid (32%), not to mention national defense (7%).
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstripped
Verb
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The value of your deduction is reduced above those thresholds, but it will be disallowed if your MAGI exceeded $149,000 ($249,000 for joint filers).—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Mogo Studios, another first-time exhibitor, said the market exceeded expectations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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The capybara surpassed the typical 10- to 12-year life expectancy for the species in human care.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Mar. 2026
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Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sunniness outside is eclipsed by that inside the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like pan-seared branzino and rib eye steak topped with golden butter.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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