outstrip
UK: /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/ | US: /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/
vt. to surpass or exceed in performance, speed, or achievement
vt. to leave behind in a race or competition
The word "outstrip" combines "out," meaning "beyond" or "externally," with "strip," an archaic verb meaning "to move swiftly." Originally used in the 16th century, "strip" (from Old English "strīepan," meaning "to plunder" or "move quickly") evolved to imply speed. "Outstrip" thus literally means "to move beyond swiftly," reflecting its modern sense of surpassing others competitively.
The new electric car can outstrip most gasoline-powered vehicles in acceleration.
Her academic performance outstripped all her classmates.
Technological advancements often outstrip regulatory frameworks.
The startup’s growth outstripped industry predictions.
In the final lap, the runner outstripped his closest competitor.