Outstrip: meaning, example and synonyms

Outstripv. To exceed or surpass; to move faster or grow larger than.

Example

In many coastal cities, demand for housing outstrips construction, driving rents beyond what most young workers can afford.

Part of speech: verb
Synonyms: surpass, exceed, outpace, eclipse
Antonyms: trail, lag
Memory tip: Outstrip = outrun: it pulls ahead and leaves the rest behind.

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Question 1

In several fast-growing cities, demand for clean water now ______ the capacity of aging reservoirs, forcing officials to ration supplies during dry months.

Question 2

Economists warn that if spending continues to ______ revenue, the state will exhaust its reserves within five years.

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