keep pace

phrase

: to stay even

also : keep up sense 1

Examples of keep pace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Concerns have mounted over the AI trade, notably over growing tech-sector borrowing, circular financing in the industry, and questions over whether revenues will keep pace with historic capex plans. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Building software that remains relevant requires anticipating changes in how customers operate, not just keeping pace with technology. — Paul Lachance, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

At the time, DC — despite having the likes of Superman, Batman, Aquaman, and the Green Lantern in their IP locker — was struggling to keep pace with Marvel, which was one of the most dominant forces in Hollywood. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2026

Salary matters because Orange County educators are already struggling to keep pace with the cost of living. — Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 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