outpace

American  

[out-peys] / ˌaʊtˈpeɪs /

verb (used with object)

outpaced, outpacing

1. to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance.

   a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.

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outpace British  

/ aʊtˈpeɪs /

verb

1. to run or move faster than (someone or something else)

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Etymology

Origin of outpace

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + pace ¹

Example Sentences

When leaders act from fear of obsolescence, being outpaced or irrelevance, they activate those same threat responses in employees.

From MarketWatch

The bank remains confident of outpacing industry loan growth, guiding for 13%-14% growth in FY 2026, mainly driven by the retail, agriculture, and micro, small and medium enterprises segments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, oil prices remain on track for a roughly 20% decline this year, weighed down by persistent concerns that global supply will outpace demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thanks to interest in older rock bands and new acts, streaming of rock songs was up more than 7% year-over-year as of Dec. 4, outpacing those other genres, according to Luminate.

From The Wall Street Journal

In recent decades, hiring in management and professional jobs rapidly outpaced other categories.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• beat
• dominate
• eclipse
• excel
• outdistance
• outdo
• outmatch
• outperform
• outplay
• outrun
• outshine