outdistanced
Pulled ahead of
Outdistanced is the past tense of outdistance, meaning to leave behind by moving faster or performing better.
A runner outdistances competitors by pulling ahead.
The word extends to any domain where someone surpasses others: Her sales figures outdistanced everyone else's.
To be outdistanced is to fall behind, unable to keep pace.
Exceeded or overtook
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- transcendedWent beyond usual limits
- outshoneExceeded in brilliance
- overshadowedSurpassed and diminished
exceeded · surpassed · outmatched · outclassed · bested · topped · left behind · pulled ahead
Exceeded in speed
- lappedPassed by one circuit
- overtookPassed while moving faster
- sprinterShort-distance racing specialist
- marathonLong-distance footrace
track · pace · endurance · athlete · running · relay · stadium · record
Did better than others
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- victoryDefeating an opponent
champion · opponent · tournament · matchup · superiority · triumph · conquest · undefeated
Unfilled space between
- gulfPartially enclosed sea
- intervalDuration between two points
- stretchPull to extend
- spanDistance between endpoints
expanse · faraway · remote · trailing · lagging · fell behind · out of reach · unreachable
outstripped
Exceeded or overtook
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- transcendedWent beyond usual limits
- outshoneExceeded in brilliance
overshadowed · exceeded · surpassed · outmatched · outclassed · bested · topped · left behind · pulled ahead
outpaced
Exceeded in speed
- lappedPassed by one circuit
- overtookPassed while moving faster
- sprinterShort-distance racing specialist
marathon · track · pace · endurance · athlete · running · relay · stadium · record · stopwatch
outperformed
Did better than others
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
victory · champion · opponent · tournament · matchup · superiority · triumph · conquest · undefeated · playoffs
gap
Unfilled space between
span · expanse · faraway · remote · trailing · lagging · fell behind · out of reach · unreachable · beyond
outdistancedoutpaced
Exceeded in speed
surpassed · overtaken · trailed · lagged behind · beaten
outdistancedmatched
Paired by similarity
hung with · kept up with · tied · deadlocked