: moving or progressing at a stated speed
—used in combination
a fast-paced action movie
… this slow-paced city of courtly manners and stately architecture …—
Alison Gregor
Alison GregorPeople who like escapist fiction want a quick-paced read that will entertain and provide certain personal requisites.—Ronn Kaiser
Ronn KaiserExamples of paced in a Sentence
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Mitchell mentioned that fast paced, out of control play could hurt against a solid defensive squad such as Wylie.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2024
The world of a footballer, or soccer player as many Americans may call it, is fast paced.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Feb. 2024
Slow Horses is clever, well paced, sure of its own voice, and more than a little addictive.
—J. Oliver Conroy, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024
Because of the show’s editing process, which tends to be very high paced and rigid to move storyline along, Aspen and several other cast members filmed scenes that did not make it on-air.
—Taylor Crumpton, Essence, 19 Jan. 2024
Kensho Watanabe, in the pit, led a confidently paced, vibrantly colored performance.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
It’s perfectly paced, extremely funny, and fills in many gaps in a story that has been subjected to an unholy amount of reporting.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2023
That said, director Megan Bunn’s production is tuneful and well paced, and a few strong performances bring out the story’s pathos and enduring resonance.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
This was going to be faster paced, more contentious.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2023
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2024
The world of a footballer, or soccer player as many Americans may call it, is fast paced.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Feb. 2024
Slow Horses is clever, well paced, sure of its own voice, and more than a little addictive.
—J. Oliver Conroy, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024
Because of the show’s editing process, which tends to be very high paced and rigid to move storyline along, Aspen and several other cast members filmed scenes that did not make it on-air.
—Taylor Crumpton, Essence, 19 Jan. 2024
Kensho Watanabe, in the pit, led a confidently paced, vibrantly colored performance.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2023
It’s perfectly paced, extremely funny, and fills in many gaps in a story that has been subjected to an unholy amount of reporting.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2023
That said, director Megan Bunn’s production is tuneful and well paced, and a few strong performances bring out the story’s pathos and enduring resonance.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
This was going to be faster paced, more contentious.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2023
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“Paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paced. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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