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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Over-the-year average hourly earnings in the state increased $1.21, up 3.3% — outpacing inflation at 2.6%. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024 While average hourly wage gains are outpacing inflation, many people are living paycheck to paycheck and spending a large chunk of income on necessities. Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024 Both tallies are outpacing last year’s five fatalities and 118 arrests, which can yield a charge of reckless endangerment, the department said. Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024 By the end of the year, companies investing in AI applications and agentic workflows will outpace those that aren’t. Larry English, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outpace 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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