- present participle of outperform.
outperforming
Example Sentences
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Asia credit as a whole enters 2H on solid footing after outperforming broader fixed-income markets in 1H, with carry likely to be the dominant driver of returns in a higher-for-longer rates environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
They navigated mazes and remembered previously encountered objects almost as effectively as younger mice, while outperforming similarly aged mice whose EP2 receptors continued functioning normally.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Despite DJ Uiagalelei outperforming Trey Lance in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Rams, the incumbent was named QB2 once again, as the Chargers announced their initial 53-man roster Sunday evening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
"I hope our domestic planes continue to improve in terms of comfort and overall passenger experience -- even outperforming Boeing and Airbus," said the 40-year-old.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Whatever triggered Peeta's decision -and I suspect it had to do with my outperforming him in training -I should be nothing but grateful for it.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
