as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
This 35-mm. camera gives you the joy of analog photography—without the self-seriousness
The revival in film photography continues apace.
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Jonathan Margolis, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
The phishing threat continues apace, fuelled by the lure of distributing infostealer malware, and exampled by increasingly sophisticated attacks as the FBI has warned.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All this is happening, of course, as climate change continues apace.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
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
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Jonathan Margolis, Air Mail, 7 June 2025
The phishing threat continues apace, fuelled by the lure of distributing infostealer malware, and exampled by increasingly sophisticated attacks as the FBI has warned.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All this is happening, of course, as climate change continues apace.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
Adverb
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Within 72 hours, all hospital beds in the city were filled and the death toll rose rapidly.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, over the open Atlantic, Hurricane Humberto rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm Saturday while tracking over warm water and a less hostile environment in the central Atlantic.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The conflict has quickly escalated.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Typically, lawmakers resolve government shutdowns quickly.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The small leaf pieces will integrate into the turf and break down swiftly.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, research shows that deep breathing can help people fall asleep faster by calming the nervous system and slowing their heart rate.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Democrats are dug in on extending Obamacare subsidies expiring soon, citing Americans' rising health care costs.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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With no agreement in place, the government will soon begin the arduous process of winding down operations, sending furlough notices, and notifying contractors.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stock up Easton Cowan Amongst the entire Leafs team, Cowan’s stock has risen quicker than any other player from the start of training camp.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Police said a quick-thinking witness closed and locked the door of the synagogue and called the police, preventing the attacker from entering and killing a larger number of people.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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