outpace

verb

out·​pace ˌau̇t-ˈpās How to pronounce outpace (audio)
outpaced; outpacing; outpaces

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in speed
2
: outdo

Examples of outpace in a Sentence

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Data shows that while millions of borrowers have benefited from loan forgiveness programs, new loans continue to outpace repayments, pushing the overall debt burden higher. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 For the first time, 2025 will see streamers outpace commercial broadcaster in global content spend, according to a new report. Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025 Average wage growth for all U.S. workers, including those at lower-income levels, is still outpacing annual inflation – which was 2.9% in December – a trend that began in May 2023 as a post-COVID-19 spike in average price increases ebbed more rapidly than pay gains. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025 But insurance costs today are about one-fifth the size of a typical payment, outpacing inflation and even the rate of appreciation on the homes themselves. Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for outpace 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outpace was in 1611

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“Outpace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpace. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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outpace

verb
out·​pace (ˈ)au̇t-ˈpās How to pronounce outpace (audio)
: outrun

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