as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
While an ocean of pain roils under the surface, of course, life continues apace.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Taskmaster’s international rollout is continuing apace, with a local version greenlit by Polish broadcaster TVN.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The administration’s campus actions continue apace, with the government recently suing Harvard and UCLA for allegedly aiding and abetting antisemitism, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission arguing its own antisemitism case against the University of Pennsylvania in court.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The White House said talks with Iran are proceeding apace, even after Iran did not immediately accept a 15-point plan offered by the United States to bring the war to an end.
—Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Taskmaster’s international rollout is continuing apace, with a local version greenlit by Polish broadcaster TVN.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The administration’s campus actions continue apace, with the government recently suing Harvard and UCLA for allegedly aiding and abetting antisemitism, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission arguing its own antisemitism case against the University of Pennsylvania in court.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The White House said talks with Iran are proceeding apace, even after Iran did not immediately accept a 15-point plan offered by the United States to bring the war to an end.
—Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Money, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
Adverb
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The Emsella Treatment chair does the same for the pelvic floor, generating electromagnetic currents that cause pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax rapidly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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With the floodwaters rapidly rising, how does Fire Country season 4 end?—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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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,
18 May 2026
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Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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And more drugs moving swiftly through development means hope for patients around the world desperately awaiting new medicines.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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By emphasizing a chase being driven by the Mandalorian, the tone of the ride feels faster.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Games are, in fact, faster, but even the players who haven’t gained a bit of speed are stealing bases at a higher rate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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Police parked anti-riot vehicles in a central Belgrade area to block the demonstrators from returning, and the violence soon ended.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The dog couldn’t go in her room so soon after her transplant, so Aspen dabbed colors on a small canvas and handed it to Scott, who put it in a plastic bag and smeared peanut butter on top.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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The ability to recover quicker could spell trouble for the Las Vegas Golden Knights, who begin their third-round series against the Avalanche on Wednesday.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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In the case of nutrient deficiency, feed your zucchini with a quick-acting liquid fertilizer that is high in nitrogen, such as fish emulsion.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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