outpace

[ out-peys ]

/ ˌaʊtˈpeɪs /

to surpass or exceed, as in speed, development, or performance: a company that has consistently outpaced the competition in sales.

Origin of outpace

First recorded in 1565–75; out- + pace¹

The assumption was that America would always be smart enough to outpace nature.

At the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, a Steady Drip of Toxic Trouble |Eric Nusbaum |February 24, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The prices paid for health care continues to outpace the prices paid for everything else.

Consumer Prices Stay Flat in July |Matthew Zeitlin |August 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
With income inequality on the rise and an uncertain economic forecast, CEO compensation continues to outpace the stock market.

America's Highest-Paid CEOs | |December 16, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
But more likely, he joins but does not outpace the top tier.

Christie's No Messiah |Michael Tomasky |September 28, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

And we have to earn enough to outpace inflation if we want to improve our lives.

Gimme My Money Back |Ali Velshi |January 11, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
Faster and faster rushed the car in futile attempt to outpace the whispered treason.

Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker |Marguerite Bryant
A good runner may outpace an elephant on level ground for a short sprint.

Life in an Indian Outpost |Gordon Casserly
He did not gain on me, it is true; but neither did I outpace him.

Miss Cayley's Adventures |Grant Allen
This was the situation when we set out for Nancy, our big car running slowly, in order not to outpace the rickety Red Cross cab.

Everyman's Land |C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
Each side endeavoured to outpace the other, with the object of surrounding the enemy's marching wing.

Ypres and the Battles of Ypres |Unknown

outpace

/ (aʊtˈpeɪs) /

to run or move faster than (someone or something else)