paved; paving
1
: to lay or cover with material (such as asphalt or concrete) that forms a firm level surface for travel
2
: to cover firmly and solidly as if with paving material
3
: to serve as a covering or pavement of
of jewels
: set as close together as possible to conceal a metal base
Examples of pave in a Sentence
Verb
The crew was paving the road.
Some of the roads were paved over.
The driveway is paved with concrete.
It was said that this country was so rich, the streets were paved with gold.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Previously, the Federal Housing Finance Agency paved the way for many renters to purchase a home, when Fannie Mae began considering tenants’ payment history when granting mortgage loans in 2021.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The clearance could pave the way for brain injury testing in non-healthcare settings, like on the sidelines of sporting events.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2024
From laying the groundwork for the emergence of cable television, streaming services and on-demand content, to embracing new technologies and challenging the status quo, Goldenson paved the way for a more dynamic media landscape.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Such approval would pave the way for the drug to be covered by Medicare and private insurers, many of which won't cover the drug for obesity alone.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Robinson, who famously broke the MLB color barrier on April 15, 1947, paved the way for Black athletes to play in the major leagues.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Between that and Pages’ own impressive play this month, the pathway toward an early call-up was suddenly paved.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The prospect of moving faster and paving a new future for the astronaut corps excited Reisman, who left NASA in 2011 to work for SpaceX on its Crew Dragon vehicle.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Argento Vino Small Round Personalized Signet Ring Emilia Clarke wore a stunning pave signet ring to this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2023
For a design that comes with a micro-pave diamond band, this classic engagement ring fits the bill.
—Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 3 Dec. 2020
Verb
But many local hemp shops and breweries are paving the way to get the newer product to market.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Previously, the Federal Housing Finance Agency paved the way for many renters to purchase a home, when Fannie Mae began considering tenants’ payment history when granting mortgage loans in 2021.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
The clearance could pave the way for brain injury testing in non-healthcare settings, like on the sidelines of sporting events.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2024
From laying the groundwork for the emergence of cable television, streaming services and on-demand content, to embracing new technologies and challenging the status quo, Goldenson paved the way for a more dynamic media landscape.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Such approval would pave the way for the drug to be covered by Medicare and private insurers, many of which won't cover the drug for obesity alone.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Robinson, who famously broke the MLB color barrier on April 15, 1947, paved the way for Black athletes to play in the major leagues.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
Between that and Pages’ own impressive play this month, the pathway toward an early call-up was suddenly paved.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The prospect of moving faster and paving a new future for the astronaut corps excited Reisman, who left NASA in 2011 to work for SpaceX on its Crew Dragon vehicle.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The luxury piece is available in both 14k white gold and yellow gold, featuring a pave diamond bale on a rope chain.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2024
Argento Vino Small Round Personalized Signet Ring Emilia Clarke wore a stunning pave signet ring to this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2023
For a design that comes with a micro-pave diamond band, this classic engagement ring fits the bill.
—Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 3 Dec. 2020
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“Pave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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pave
verb
paved; paving
: to lay or cover with material (as stone or concrete) that forms a firm level surface for travel
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