outdistancing
Leaving others behind
Outdistancing is leaving someone or something behind by moving faster or progressing further.
A runner outdistances competitors by pulling ahead; a company outdistances rivals through superior performance.
The word emphasizes growing separation over time: By the third lap, she was outdistancing the entire field.
Exceeding another's speed
- outstrippingGoing beyond in speed
- eclipsingObscuring by surpassing
- exceedingGoing beyond limits
- overtakingGetting ahead of another
outperforming · outrunning · outclassing · besting · separating · gaining · outmatching · transcending
Those who chase
- evadeEscape by cunning
- eludeSkillfully avoid capture
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
chase · pursuit · lose · outrun · escape · bolt · flight · hunters
One who competes against
- opponentOne who contends against
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- fieldArea of specialty
- contenderOne competing seriously
matchup · tournament · dominance · undefeated · champion · victory · trophy · standings
Brief maximum-speed effort
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- paceSpeed of movement
- lapOne complete circuit
- overtakePass while moving faster
personal-best · cross-country · relay · track · stopwatch · heats · semifinals · steeplechase
outpacing
Exceeding another's speed
- outstrippingGoing beyond in speed
- eclipsingObscuring by surpassing
- exceedingGoing beyond limits
overtaking · outperforming · outrunning · outclassing · besting · separating · gaining · outmatching · transcending · prevailing
pursuers
Those who chase
getaway · chase · pursuit · lose · outrun · escape · bolt · flight · hunters · trackers
rival
One who competes against
- opponentOne who contends against
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- fieldArea of specialty
contender · matchup · tournament · dominance · undefeated · champion · victory · trophy · standings · ranking
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
overtake · personal-best · cross-country · relay · track · stopwatch · heats · semifinals · steeplechase · baton
- outperformingsurpassing, exceeding, excelling, outperforming, outdoing
outdistancingtrailing
Following behind something
lagging · falling behind · following · lagging behind · bringing up the rear
outdistancingstaying
Continuing in place
stalling · stagnating · slowing · faltering · flagging
outdistancingcatching up
Closing a distance
closing the gap · approaching · nearing · keeping pace · matching
distance, distant, distances, distancing, distanced, distantly, outdistance, equidistant, equidistance