apace

adverb

ə-ˈpās How to pronounce apace (audio)
Definition of apacenext
as in rapidly
with great speed the end of another year is hastening apace

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Recent Examples of apace In May, the Justice Department’s review of the deal proceeded apace, with depositions of some Paramount executives and a long meeting with David Ellison. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 And with the Old Trafford hierarchy targeting a Premier League title by 2028 as part of ‘Project 150’, tying in with United’s 150th anniversary, the rebuilding process initiated when minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed sporting control two years ago must continue apace. — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 2 June 2026 But the Dells' giving through their foundation hasn't grown apace with their wealth, according to Tompkins-Stange. — Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 May 2026 While Notre-Dame’s interior has reopened for religious services and to the public, extensive work continues apace. — Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for apace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
  1. rapidly
  2. quickly
  3. swiftly
  4. fast
  5. soon
  6. quick
Adverb
  • Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Accidents are common on climbing expeditions in northern Pakistan because of avalanches, falling ice and rock, high altitude and rapidly changing weather.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapidly
Adverb
  • Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • With a void in leadership and production, the Horned Frogs will need someone to step up quickly.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of quickly
Adverb
  • Payment card data could swiftly identify common merchants, a crucial first step where traditional epidemiology struggles.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Other top watchmakers swiftly followed suit, with blue dials becoming a staple across collections.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
Definition of swiftly
Adverb
  • Anything below 20,000 double rubs may wear down faster and is better suited to a bouclé loveseat, accent chair or other low-traffic piece of bouclé furniture.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • That adoption, which had previously been unreported, seems consistent for a team that leans on data, employs a Gen Z roster and trusts a coaching staff stocked with millennials who care how fast their pitchers throw ball four.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of fast
Adverb
  • Munster, who has extensively researched Ebola, was locked out of his lab soon after the January detention.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The organization has also installed four emergency clinic modules for local healthcare facilities, with a fifth expected to open soon.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of soon
Adverb
  • Ponder has drawn positive comments, and Swinson has dropped 15 pounds to try to get quicker on the edge, both good signs.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Netflix, of all places, is starting to do a better job of producing new seasons quicker.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of quick

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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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