outdistance
Pull far ahead
To outdistance is to leave behind by moving faster or farther—literally or figuratively.
A runner outdistances competitors by pulling ahead.
A company outdistances rivals through superior performance.
She quickly outdistanced the other applicants.
The word emphasizes not just winning but creating significant separation.
Go past a limit
- outstripSurpass or overtake
- eclipseCelestial body blocks another
- transcendGo beyond limits
- outclassExceed in quality
outdo · overshadow · outmatch · surmount · overhaul · outshine · beat · top
Exceed in velocity
- outrunSurpass in speed
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- gapUnfilled space between
- front-runnerLikely winner
pace · breakaway · sprint · marathon · runner · track · stride · pacesetter
Achieve superior results
- surpassExceed in achievement
- defeatVictory over another
- rivalsThose who compete
- opponentsThose who compete against
contestants · tournament · championship · qualifiers · heats · race · athletes · ranking
Surpass all others
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- pinnacleUtmost summit or spire
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
accomplishment · mastery · proficiency · advancement · progress · growth · peak · success
exceed
Go past a limit
outclass · outdo · overshadow · outmatch · surmount · overhaul · outshine · beat · top · best
outpace
Exceed in velocity
front-runner · pace · breakaway · sprint · marathon · runner · track · stride · pacesetter · checkpoint
outperform
Achieve superior results
opponents · contestants · tournament · championship · qualifiers · heats · race · athletes · ranking · standings
excel
Surpass all others
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- pinnacleUtmost summit or spire
milestone · accomplishment · mastery · proficiency · advancement · progress · growth · peak · success · attainment
outdistancefall behind
Fail to maintain pace
lag behind · trail · lag · lose ground · bring up the rear
outdistancecatch up
Reach someone ahead
gain ground · keep pace · draw even · stay close · match