keep pace

phrase

: to stay even

also : keep up sense 1

Examples of keep pace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In many regions, electricity infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with new facilities, making independent power generation an increasingly attractive option. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

The question is not simply which way Latinos will vote, but whether Chicago’s economic and political institutions are keeping pace with the communities helping shape its future. — Oswaldo Alvarez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The union has argued that the department has failed to keep pace with the city’s emergency needs. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Giannis Antetokounmpo, landed by the Heat to do the same, ultimately could not keep pace, closing with 30 points. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for keep pace

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase