as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
The city’s ultrarich threatened to flee over Mamdani’s election, but the luxury market has continued apace anyway.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
While development of the Starship launch vehicle continues apace, in 2026, SpaceX also supports 10 million+ Starlink customers.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Then, Hyundai — which has, unlike some carmakers, kept apace with EV production after an oil-friendly Republican Party pushed for the end of federal tax credits — suddenly saw a 40% spike in demand for those cars driven by the energy shock that followed the Iran war.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
While an ocean of pain roils under the surface, of course, life continues apace.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
While development of the Starship launch vehicle continues apace, in 2026, SpaceX also supports 10 million+ Starlink customers.
—Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Then, Hyundai — which has, unlike some carmakers, kept apace with EV production after an oil-friendly Republican Party pushed for the end of federal tax credits — suddenly saw a 40% spike in demand for those cars driven by the energy shock that followed the Iran war.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
While an ocean of pain roils under the surface, of course, life continues apace.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
Adverb
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Due to the high winds, high temperatures and low humidity, the National Weather Service said fires could spread rapidly in the area.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading and finding more territory in the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Once down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Both Benjamin and Wright were visionaries who were able to see the historical moment very clearly and were swiftly punished for that vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Schools that struggled to make the grade on math and English swiftly cut back on other subjects to compensate.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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And in a fast-growing region like Charlotte, advocates say those pressures are only likely to intensify if the gap between supply and demand continues to widen.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Brown told them to play faster, move the ball more, keep the floor spaced out.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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The sweat-wicking and quick-drying fabric is ideal for adventurous travels.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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Available in red or navy, the sandals are adjustable for comfort with quick-drying straps so water isn't an issue, and the sole was crafted to grip river rocks so slipping is never an issue.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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