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outpace

[out-peys] / ˌaʊtˈpeɪs /
VERB
distance
Synonyms
STRONG
outdo outrun outstrip pass
WEAK
break away from the pack put in proportion separate oneself
Antonyms
STRONG
fail lose
WEAK
associate be friendly go to
VERB
exceed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eclipse outstrip top
STRONG
beat best better cap distance excel outdo outrun outshine overstep overtake overtax pass surmount transcend
WEAK
break record get upper hand go beyond go by have a jump on have advantage have it all over out-distance outreach rise above run circles around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fall behind
STRONG
fail lose surrender
WEAK
be inferior
VERB
outclass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat dominate eclipse excel outdistance outdo outmatch outperform outplay outrun outshine
STRONG
best better cap exceed outrank outrival outstrip pass surmount top tower
WEAK
go beyond go one better improve upon outhussle put to shame rise above win the race
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose surrender
STRONG
fall behind
VERB
outdistance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outclass outdo outperform
STRONG
beat best better exceed outplay overtake pass surpass top
WEAK
go beyond go one better leave behind outhussle win the race
Antonyms
STRONG
fail fall behind lose surrender
VERB
outmatch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outdistance outrank outshine overstep
STRONG
beat best better cap eclipse exceed excel outdo outgo outperform outrival outrun outstrip outweigh override overshadow pass rank surmount top tower transcend trump
WEAK
go beyond go one better improve upon outstep put to shame tower above
Antonyms
STRONG
be inferior fail fall behind lose surrender
VERB
surpass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat eclipse exceed outperform outstrip outweigh pass rank top
STRONG
best better cap excel outdistance outgo outmatch outrank outrival outrun outshine override overshadow overstep surmount tower transcend trump
WEAK
go beyond go one better improve upon outstep put to shame tower above
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail fall behind lose
STRONG
surrender

Example Sentences

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The world’s largest EV maker sold a total of 700,463 units in the first quarter, with overseas shipments continuing to outpace domestic deliveries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Meta has been growing its digital ads business and is expected to outpace its rivals this year, becoming the world’s top player in digital ads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The U.S. does outpace China in private sector funding.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“GIFT City has considerable ground to cover before it can outpace established global hubs,” comments Gayathri Parthasarathry, a financial services advisor at the firm.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

As usual, Emma is talking so fast that her words outpace her brain.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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