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
Licata said Monday that students at INA would be assimilated into other Fort Worth schools, and that other immigrant and early English language learners who are at other schools in the district are outperforming students at INA because they are exposed to more opportunities.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In terms of how the two PSG goalkeepers have fared this season, the data shows Safonov is outperforming Chevalier.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Shares have risen nearly 6% in 2026, outperforming the broader market year to date.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, some of the borrowers are outperforming their projections.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The findings were outstanding, with the unconventional shapes significantly outperforming more traditional bars.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Adults in the high-dose group had an almost 55% lower risk than those who weren't vaccinated, significantly outperforming standard-dose protection.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
OpenAI says the world needs to rethink everything from the tax system to the length of the work day in order to prepare for the wrenching changes of superintelligence technology—the point at which AI systems are capable of outperforming the smartest humans.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota congresswoman was re-elected to her fourth term by a double-digit margin last November, scoring her biggest victory yet and outperforming Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
In terms of how the two PSG goalkeepers have fared this season, the data shows Safonov is outperforming Chevalier.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Shares have risen nearly 6% in 2026, outperforming the broader market year to date.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
In fact, some of the borrowers are outperforming their projections.
—Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The findings were outstanding, with the unconventional shapes significantly outperforming more traditional bars.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
Adults in the high-dose group had an almost 55% lower risk than those who weren't vaccinated, significantly outperforming standard-dose protection.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
OpenAI says the world needs to rethink everything from the tax system to the length of the work day in order to prepare for the wrenching changes of superintelligence technology—the point at which AI systems are capable of outperforming the smartest humans.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The Minnesota congresswoman was re-elected to her fourth term by a double-digit margin last November, scoring her biggest victory yet and outperforming Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperforming
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Doe is seeking damages exceeding $75,000, along with other punitive damages and other relief to be determined at trial.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Both teams had playoff probabilities exceeding 85% just a few weeks ago.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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True to form, on Friday night Richardson went 45-5, fouled and hit 48-8 before surpassing 49 feet on all of his last three jumps.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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After success domestically, some of China’s biggest carmakers are expanding worldwide, with BYD surpassing Ford in global sales last year—while selling only EVs and hybrids.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In large part because the only feeling more satisfying than defeating your enemies is that of defeating your friends.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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When the Lakers last came to Houston, defeating the Rockets twice in three days, Rockets coach Ime Udoka appeared to tell Redick to put Bronny James in the game.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The event will celebrate its 25th year on the polo fields in Indio, this time with Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G topping the lineup.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the chocolate ganache topping has just a touch of fresh mint flavor.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Outperforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperforming. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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