outrun

[ out-ruhn ]

verb (used with object)

, out·ran [out-, ran], out·run, out·run·ning.

1. to run faster or farther than.
2. to escape by or as if by running:

   They managed to outrun the police.

3. to exceed; excel; surpass.

outrun

/ ˌaʊtˈrʌn /

verb

1. to run faster, farther, or better than
2. to escape from by or as if by running
3. to go beyond; exceed

Word History and Origins

Origin of outrun¹

First recorded in 1520–30; out + run

Example Sentences

For the first “Outrun” fitting, Snell arrived at Ronan’s home with five suitcases of options, including a garment steeped in personal history.

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Snell chose a vintage tank for Soairse Ronan’s partying days in “The Outrun.”

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The look costume designer Grace Snell created for the character’s sobriety journey in nature for “The Outrun.”

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It was easy to envision its impact as “The Outrun’s” hair and makeup designer, Kat Morgan, had dyed Ronan’s hair a bold shade for the first fitting.

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Despite being set more than 70 years apart, London nightlife scenes in the World War II drama “Blitz” and “The Outrun’s” 21st century tale of alcoholism and recovery each display a 1930s influence.

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Related Words

• elude
• surpass