outstrip
verb
out·strip
ˌau̇t-ˈstrip 
outstripped; outstripping; outstrips
1
: to go faster or farther than
2
: to get ahead of
has civilization outstripped the ability of its users to use it?—
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Examples of outstrip in a Sentence
The new hotel outstrips all other hotels in the area in size and luxury.
The fullback outstripped the defenders and scored a touchdown.
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Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
If anything, the GameCube controller's success far outstripped that of the console itself.
—Matt Kamen, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
These rentals have emerged as lucrative opportunities for property owners, particularly those in tourism areas, where short-term rates often outstrip traditional leases.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Anime earns the biggest share of its revenues in Japan from related products, with characters licensed to Pachinko gaming firms exceeding streaming revenues and far outstripping TV or theatrical revenues.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Outstrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outstrip. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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outstrip
verb
out·strip
-ˈstrip
outstripped; outstripping
1
: to go faster or farther than
outstripped the other runners
2
a
: excel
outstripped all rivals
b
: exceed sense 1
demand outstrips supply
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