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outrun Synonyms

Another word for outrun

Choosing another word for outrun depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To run or travel faster or further than someone or something else.

Usage Example

"The gazelle managed to outpace the pursuing predator across the open savanna."

Strongest
outpace
outstrip
outdistance
Strong
leave behind
overtake

• verb (Context 2)

To develop, grow, or progress more rapidly than something else; to exceed or surpass a limit.

Usage Example

"Housing demand in the metropolitan area has continued to outstrip the available supply."

Strongest
outstrip
outpace
exceed
surpass
Strong
transcend

Opposites of outrun

The opposite of outrun shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fall behind
fall short of
trail
lag
See all opposites of outrun

• Nearby Words

outright
outrightness
outro
outrun
outscore
outsell
outset

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outrun. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outrun
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