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
Per the state’s school grading system, charter schools are slightly outperforming traditional public schools in Miami-Dade.
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Austin Horn
july 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Facts + Comments Fox News ended the second quarter as the king of prime time news, beating not only every cable TV network, but also outperforming CBS and NBC.
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Chris Dobstaff,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Marvell Technologies has surged 213% in 2026, vastly outperforming the S&P 500.
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Hugh Leask,fred Imbert,justina Lee,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
As a result, when traversing loose sand, the rover ended up outperforming similar vehicles that were equipped with conventional wheels.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
This hyper-efficiency allows the robotaxi to travel roughly six miles on a single kilowatt-hour (kWh) of power — outperforming standard EVs that typically get only three to four miles per kWh.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
For the first time in 15 years, old economy sectors—industrials, energy, defense, real assets—are outperforming on a sustained basis.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Austin Horn
july 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Facts + Comments Fox News ended the second quarter as the king of prime time news, beating not only every cable TV network, but also outperforming CBS and NBC.
—
Chris Dobstaff,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Marvell Technologies has surged 213% in 2026, vastly outperforming the S&P 500.
—
Hugh Leask,fred Imbert,justina Lee,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
As a result, when traversing loose sand, the rover ended up outperforming similar vehicles that were equipped with conventional wheels.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
This hyper-efficiency allows the robotaxi to travel roughly six miles on a single kilowatt-hour (kWh) of power — outperforming standard EVs that typically get only three to four miles per kWh.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
For the first time in 15 years, old economy sectors—industrials, energy, defense, real assets—are outperforming on a sustained basis.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperforming
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Philadelphia is enduring one of its warmest 4th of July celebrations on record, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit due to a massive heat dome.
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The platform also incorporates integrated suspension and supports payloads exceeding 661 pounds (300 kilograms), while alternative differential-drive configurations are available for rough outdoor terrain.
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In the most recent quarter, Cloud revenue surged to a 63% increase, surpassing $20 billion for the first time.
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The fundraiser had raised more than $4,100, surpassing its original $3,000 goal to help Patricia’s family with expenses during her recovery.
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The first ever major league game to be played in Europe resulted in the Yankees defeating the Red Sox 17-13 in front of 60,000 spectators at London Olympic Stadium.
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The team displayed impressive form in the preliminary tournament qualifiers, winning all eight of its matches, scoring 37 goals, and defeating four-time World Cup champions Italy twice.
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Senegal booked their spot in Japan and South Korea, topping the qualifying group with a superior goal difference to Morocco, who finished with the same number of points (15).
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Many daily temperature records are expected and long-time heat records will be threatened in some locations, with temperatures topping 100 forecast from North Carolina to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service.
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