- present participle of outperform.
outperforming
Example Sentences
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When I reported on the business of Starbucks last year, analysts pointed to a major shift happening in the drinks market: concept-forward drinks are outperforming other traditional mainstays in the landscape.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Barcola converted those chances into 11 league goals, outperforming his xG, while no PSG player or Ligue 1 winger recorded a higher xG total during the 2025-26 campaign.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The classic 60% stock, 40% bond portfolio is outperforming its historical average so far this year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Despite outperforming peers, the shares still trade at a discount.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“She’s just never got over you outperforming her in Potions,” said Ron, returning to his copy of One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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