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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The old model of government procurement is being outpaced by adversaries who move at the speed of commercial technology. Pat Ryan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026 The rate of these workforce reductions is already far outpacing that of last year, which saw about 120,000 layoffs in total. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026 The company exodus, however, has been outpaced by the number of businesses moving into the state, which is home to almost 400 billion-dollar startups, according to CB Insights. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Factoring in all these efforts, Smith said earnings growth will start to outpace sales starting in fiscal 2027, which begins in earnest in October of this year. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

outpace

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

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