1. to go farther or faster than someone or something else, leaving them behind
Usage: past tense and past participle of outdistance
2. to exceed or surpass someone in achievement, performance, or progress
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The marathon runner outdistanced her competitors in the final mile.
• The sports car easily outdistanced the truck on the highway.
• She outdistanced all other students in mathematics this semester.
• The company outdistanced its rivals with innovative technology.
• The lead horse outdistanced the pack by several lengths.
• His academic achievements outdistanced those of his peers.