outrace

verb

out·​race ˌau̇t-ˈrās How to pronounce outrace (audio)
outraced; outracing; outraces
Synonyms of outracenext

transitive verb

: outpace

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Luiz, who had his second multi-goal game in MLS, outraced the defense down the right sideline and beat goalkeeper James Pantemis with a rolling shot inside the back post to cap the scoring in the 73rd minute. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026 Chambliss hits Alexander in stride, allowing the speedy receiver to outrace pursuit to the end zone. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Market on Close The way earnings growth has outraced rising stock prices in recent quarters has allowed bullish voices to celebrate valuation compression done the easy way. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Bellingham took a pass out wide on the right side of the wing and outraced his defender to the box. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outrace

Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outrace was in 1657

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“Outrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outrace. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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