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

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But affordability hasn’t recovered, because rents have outpaced renters’ incomes for two decades. — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, home prices have outpaced wage gains by a wide margin. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Degradation from wildfires, logging and drought affects about 40% of the Amazon and has outpaced clear-cutting in recent years. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 While fragrance may have been the fastest-growing category in the spring of 2025, hair is now outpacing it, as well as the growth of the beauty industry overall. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outpace

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 19 Oct. 2026.

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