as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
All this is happening, of course, as climate change continues apace.
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Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
The battle over Ukraine continues apace, as does civil wars in Myanmar and Sudan.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender people in America continues apace, with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) recording at least 36 killings in the last 12 months in the United States.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
This market’s upward trend continues apace; according to Greater Nashville Realtors, home closings were up 3 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
The battle over Ukraine continues apace, as does civil wars in Myanmar and Sudan.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender people in America continues apace, with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) recording at least 36 killings in the last 12 months in the United States.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
This market’s upward trend continues apace; according to Greater Nashville Realtors, home closings were up 3 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
Adverb
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But Adomah was swiftly loaned to Cardiff and released the following summer.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Two people swiftly cut the box open, removed all the packaging from my place, and unraveled the mattress on my bed frame.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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Signs that smart leaders know: a world where customers demand sustainable products is fast approaching.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adverb
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Other liberty trees soon arose, and patriots often gathered beneath the branches seeking wisdom and support.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Please check back again soon for the recorded video. LIVE VIDEO TO BEGIN AFTER AD Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Use up and down arrows to change volume, and spacebar or enter to toggle mute.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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So being able to channel that going forward, he’s got some of that Cam Spencer crazy competitiveness, he’s got to learn to channel it like Cam, go from cursing and slamming the ball to getting back on task quicker.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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The air rotor creates a powerful swirl of air, while the cylinder body design means that air flows more efficiently for quicker drying and sterilization.—
Olivia Campbell,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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