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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Trump’s first attempt to change how immigrants were counted was swiftly met with court action, including from the the American Civil Liberties Union and several immigrants' rights groups.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The original plan only made sense if Tesla reached the operating goals stipulated to trigger the grants, and kept ramping revenues and profits swiftly from there.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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However, prices typically adjust faster on the way up then the way down.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Keep It Current — Or Risk Confusion Life changes fast.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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According to reports from China, CATL failed to extend a mining permit which expired last week, sparking speculation that a massive surplus of lithium overhanging the market could soon start to fall with a future shortage and higher prices possible.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Seminole County will soon add five cents to the price of every gallon of gas sold in the county, a move made to help fill a multi-million dollar hole in the county’s budget and to pay for the increasing costs of mass transportation.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Williams must continue to learn a new offense, become more comfortable operating under center and refine his rhythm and timing to consistently get rid of the football quicker.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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