outpace

verb

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

transitive verb

1
: to surpass in speed
2
: outdo

Examples of outpace in a Sentence

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Businesses that aim to solve real problems and have a real impact—not just chase profits—could outpace their competitors. Mikhail Shneyder, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 As a result, demand for AI-capable processors has outpaced production capacity, and prices for components at the chokepoints are spiking. Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 July 2026 These earnings, which have outpaced his real estate business, have sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026 Young women increasingly outpace men in bachelor's degree attainment and economic opportunity for men without college degrees has deteriorated, shrinking the pool of men that women are more likely to see as suitable husbands. Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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