outpace

verb

out·​pace ˌau̇t-ˈpās 

outpaced; outpacing; outpaces

transitive verb

1

: to surpass in speed

2

: outdo

Examples of outpace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The survey does not offer an explanation for why the United States appears to be outpacing its peers on trust. — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 10 Oct. 2026

Demand for care also continues to outpace the available clinical workforce. — Bill Miller, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Horror lovers have more options for wide releases today, but the genre isn’t dramatically outpacing other kinds of theatrical films. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

O’Hare’s consulting and solicitation budget of $47,000 outpaced Simmons’s $34,000. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outpace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Kids Definition

outpace

verb

out·​pace (ˈ)au̇t-ˈpās 

: outrun