: 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 …—
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Alison GregorPeople who like escapist fiction want a quick-paced read that will entertain and provide certain personal requisites.—Ronn Kaiser
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Mamdani’s meteoric ascent from local politics to City Hall was boosted by a base that often works behind the scenes in the ever-fast-paced, high-cost city.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
This novel in verse is timely, fast paced and important.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
During all holidays and at frequent Italian dinners in-between, the family keeps their edge — and sharpens Liv’s — in intense games of Nerts (a fast-paced, multiplayer card game), flag football, cornhole, washers, wiffleball and various other games.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Creators Jason Fuchs, Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti keep the series fast-paced and gripping, balancing the jump scares and psychological horror with the quieter but no-less important moments.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
This novel in verse is timely, fast paced and important.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
During all holidays and at frequent Italian dinners in-between, the family keeps their edge — and sharpens Liv’s — in intense games of Nerts (a fast-paced, multiplayer card game), flag football, cornhole, washers, wiffleball and various other games.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Creators Jason Fuchs, Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti keep the series fast-paced and gripping, balancing the jump scares and psychological horror with the quieter but no-less important moments.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paced
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“Paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paced. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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