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 rare neurological disease progresses rapidly.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Lithium-ion systems offer higher energy density but continue to face scrutiny over overheating and thermal runaway incidents, especially as AI data centers scale rapidly and demand larger backup power systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Between the Oklahoma State orange, the flat brim, the motocross background and the way fans gravitated toward him, Fowler quickly became one of the most recognizable and most popular players on the PGA Tour.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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In another foul play, the governor’s office swiftly, successfully moved to remove one of the judges, Lee Marsh, who had ruled against the 2022 gerrymander.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Wind that moves the shadows of clouds slowly or swiftly across mountain ranges, shadows that ask nothing of you except to notice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Electric vehicles have been widely adopted in China, thanks in part to years of now-defunct government subsidies and a fast-growing network of charging stations.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The window for building a defensible software business around that kind of interface is closing faster than most people inside those businesses want to believe.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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The second followed soon after.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Design software companies have been hit hard by the AI scare trade, as investors worry that AI will soon be able to handle creative tasks in minutes.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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After multiple rounds of testing, this Nomadix blanket earned the T+L title of Best Overall Beach Blanket, largely due to its sandproof, waterproof fabric that’s smooth, quick-drying, and lightweight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Be aware that bananas can cause nearby fruits to ripen quicker, so place them accordingly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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