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1
as in to stride
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group
six jugglers paced neatly alongside one another in the parade
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as in to progress
to move forward along a course
the couple paced through the motions of a marriage, but it was never more than a financial and social arrangement
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Recent Examples of pace
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
This year appears to be on pace to surpass last year's numbers.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The Blumhouse sequel looks to hit a total domestic gross of $70 million through Sunday, pacing a touch behind its 2022 predecessor ($72 million through four weekends).
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
His 17-game pace of 43 receptions for 631 yards wasn’t worth the cost of admission, and Cooper retired in September.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
This year appears to be on pace to surpass last year's numbers.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The actress, 47, and the actor, 54, quizzed each other's Zootopia 2 knowledge in a fun and fast-paced trivia game, which PEOPLE can exclusively reveal.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The Blumhouse sequel looks to hit a total domestic gross of $70 million through Sunday, pacing a touch behind its 2022 predecessor ($72 million through four weekends).
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
Noun
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While intended for daily training, runners have also found the shoe is well suited to tempo and long runs.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The mood and tempo bounced around early on.—
Daniel Dylan Wray,
Pitchfork,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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George waved him off and strode through our flat to the balcony.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Noone, recognizing him as White, strode over.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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But as the race progressed, Mamdani’s natural charm, catchy social media videos and populist economic platform energized voters in the notoriously expensive city.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Logic suggests a worker on the NLW is likely to remain on or close to this wage in most cases, while a graduate entering a profession like accounting can expect significant pay increases as their career progresses.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To receive the senior rate, a person must apply to the Rogers Water Utilities and present satisfactory proof of age, such as a government issued identification card, driver's license, passport or birth certificate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Interest rates go up on longer-term loans Yes, extending the term of a mortgage from 30 to 50 years could drop the monthly payment, wrote Richard Green, a professor at the University of Southern California, on LinkedIn.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Schuschnigg resigned, accepted Hitler’s terms to avoid the shedding of Bruderblut, and, on March 12, German troops marched into Austria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Others marched and protested in support of the boycott, engaging in high-risk forms of activism that could cost them their jobs.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The firm is also a member of this year’s Change the World list, which highlights companies that are doing social good through their business models.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Otherwise, Craig Breslow will have a lot of explaining to do.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Japan is world-renowned for its bullet trains, which transport passengers at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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Clicking the button will activate cruise control, then click the SET+ to lock your car at your preferred speed.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Border Patrol convoy then proceeded toward an FBI facility and encountered two drivers trying to impede operations.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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New York proceeded to put together an imperfect but more than sufficient effort.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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