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outstrip

verb
out·​strip | \ ËŒau̇t-ˈstrip How to pronounce outstrip (audio) \
outstripped; outstripping; outstrips

Definition of outstrip

transitive verb

1 : to go faster or farther than
2 : to get ahead of has civilization outstripped the ability of its users to use it?— Margaret Mead
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exceed, surpass, transcend, excel, outdo, outstrip mean to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree. exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement. exceed the speed limit surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill. the book surpassed our expectations transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits. transcended the values of their culture excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others. excels in mathematics outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before. outdid herself this time outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition. outstripped other firms in sales

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

 However, these gains have been outstripped by the total rise in global air travel — airline carbon dioxide emissions in Europe increased 26% between 2013 and 2018, according to the EU. — Los Angeles Times, "Flight shame: Airlines are under rising pressure to cut their carbon emissions," 28 Aug. 2019 The agency’s expenses outstripped its revenue from year to year, and officials began chewing up reserve funds to fill the gap. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "North Bay’s SMART train, beloved but not bustling, looks to extend sales tax," 25 Aug. 2019 If approved, these will be the longest flights in the world, outstripping Singapore Airlines’ current 17-hour Singapore to New York schlep. — Natasha Frost, Quartz, "The health risks of ultra-long-haul flights," 22 Aug. 2019 With Buttigieg's money outstripping his support, the broadcast play would appear to be a no-brainer. — Jonathan Allen, NBC News, "Battleground Iowa: The 2020 contest suddenly shifts into higher gear," 21 Aug. 2019 Newsletter Sign-up Demand for labor outstripping supply comes with some risks for the U.S. economy. — Eric Morath, WSJ, "U.S. Job Openings Topped 7 Million for the First Time," 16 Oct. 2018 Goldman Sachs analysts have warned that if the U.S. federal government carries on increasing its deficit spending the cost of its borrowing may end up outstripping the growth rate of America’s gross domestic product. — David Meyer, Fortune, "'Uncharted Territory:' Goldman Sachs Issues Dire Warning About Federal Spending," 19 Feb. 2018 Roseberry said demand for services far outstrips supply. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Vista couple reflects on first decade of Wounded Warrior Homes," 21 July 2019 The nominations came after one of the longest summits in recent years, outstripping even all-night negotiations during the Greek debt crisis. — Washington Post, "EU leaders break deadlock, nominate candidates for top posts," 2 July 2019

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First Known Use of outstrip

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for outstrip

out- + obsolete strip to move fast

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outstrip

verb
How to pronounce outstrip (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of outstrip

: to be or become better, greater, or larger than (someone or something)
: to do better than (someone or something)
: to go faster than (someone or something)

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outstrip

verb
out·​strip | \ au̇t-ˈstrip How to pronounce outstrip (audio) \
outstripped; outstripping

Kids Definition of outstrip

1 : to go faster or farther than She outstripped the other runners.
2 : to do better than We outstripped all rivals.

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