- to exceed or move faster than something else

Renewable energy is expected to outpace fossil fuels in the next decade.

- to attribute or dedicate something to a particular cause

They owe their success to years of dedicated research.

- to decrease or drop drastically

The population of honeybees has plunged due to habitat loss.

- financial or material gain

Wildlife traffickers profit from selling rare animal species.

- to increase quickly and significantly

The number of tourists visiting the national park skyrocketed last year.

- to rise rapidly

Donations to conservation programs soared after the new campaign.

- to make stricter or more secure

Conservation laws need to tighten to prevent illegal poaching.

- to reduce or cut down

The organization had to trim its budget to focus on urgent projects.

- something valuable that can be bought or sold

Freshwater is becoming a critical commodity in many regions.

- products made from milk (used metaphorically for variety in article)

The lack of basic commodities, including dairy, is forcing communities to turn to forests.

- a place people travel to or aim for

The island is a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts.

- a tool or piece of equipment for a specific purpose

The team used a tracking device to monitor the tiger's movement.

- a large area of land, often private

The estate was converted into a wildlife sanctuary to protect endangered species.

- limitations on goods sent to other countries

Export restrictions on crops have pushed local farmers closer to protected areas.

- items produced for trade or sale

Illegal wildlife goods are frequently intercepted at the border.

- cereal crops or their seeds

Grain exports are limited, affecting the livelihoods of nearby communities.