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to do or perform better than (someone or something)
The car consistently outperforms all other vehicles in its class. outperforming the competition
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Recent Examples of outperforms
Warm contacts already know you or trust you, so this typically outperforms cold outreach.
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Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As the flagship desk speaker in Sonos’ lineup, the Sonos Five provides superb sound quality that outperforms any other smart speaker in its price range.
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Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Its total incident rate — a metric that measures the frequency of workplace injuries and illnesses — outperforms the industry average by 14%, the company said.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Scientists have now copied the reptile's swimming motion in an experimental Mars rover that outperforms others in sandy soil.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The company maintains that its self-driving technology statistically outperforms human drivers, and is able to reduce property damage claims and bodily injury claims.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Panellists argued that the HDR Vivid standard outperforms DCI on several technical metrics, and noted that the majority of LED screen technology installed globally is manufactured in China.
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Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Even if Scheifele outperforms that designation this season, Winnipeg needs to make short- and long-term plans to load up around him.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
In fact, Petty as a solo artist — buoyed by the success of Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers — outperforms the Heartbreakers on all major streaming services.
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Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As the flagship desk speaker in Sonos’ lineup, the Sonos Five provides superb sound quality that outperforms any other smart speaker in its price range.
—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Its total incident rate — a metric that measures the frequency of workplace injuries and illnesses — outperforms the industry average by 14%, the company said.
—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Scientists have now copied the reptile's swimming motion in an experimental Mars rover that outperforms others in sandy soil.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The company maintains that its self-driving technology statistically outperforms human drivers, and is able to reduce property damage claims and bodily injury claims.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Panellists argued that the HDR Vivid standard outperforms DCI on several technical metrics, and noted that the majority of LED screen technology installed globally is manufactured in China.
—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Even if Scheifele outperforms that designation this season, Winnipeg needs to make short- and long-term plans to load up around him.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
In fact, Petty as a solo artist — buoyed by the success of Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers — outperforms the Heartbreakers on all major streaming services.
—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outperforms
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Since then, Lebanese health authorities say more than 4,250 people have been killed — a toll that surpasses the war deaths in Iran but in a country 16 times less populous.
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The borough jails won't be ready and Rikers' current population of about 6,700 inmates surpasses the 4,100-bed capacity of the new facilities.
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For years, Memphis, whose population exceeds 600,000, has dealt with high violent crime, including assaults, carjackings and homicides.
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To be really honest, all our testing right now shows this exceeds the life of the machine.
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Following the Oklahoma style, the team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef, making the patties superthin, then tops them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.
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What the candidates say When asked about the biggest concerns facing El Dorado County residents, Vang said affordability tops the list.
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The cocktail also remained effective against viral variants known to evade single-antibody treatments, demonstrating that combining two antibodies can overcome resistance that defeats either one alone.
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Brazil defeats Japan in the final minute, 2-1 Brazil is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a last-minute goal broke Japanese hearts in Houston in the first game of the day.
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“Outperforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outperforms. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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