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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2
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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as in tempo
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Recent Examples of pace
Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
The biggest culprit was its lagging pace of play.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
This month is about pacing yourself and choosing sustainability over burnout.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Whether that pace can keep up is an open question.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
The biggest culprit was its lagging pace of play.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
The harder thing is to talk people into not hand-holding a camera; that’s a bigger battle than pacing.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
This month is about pacing yourself and choosing sustainability over burnout.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
Verb
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At Quantico last week, the president and secretary of war strode into a hall packed with generals and admirals, stars glittering on shoulders.—
Loree Sutton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The disease progressed to Alzheimer’s dementia in 2023.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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In mitigation, Tottenham have built a squad that does possess the players to link the midfield and attack, but with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both out injured for the coming months, there is a need for more midfield players to be braver when progressing the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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His high-tempo approach is perfectly suited to the dynamic, pressing style Postecoglou demands.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The tempo of Punch slows and the performances sharpen and deepen.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a Wednesday last fall, 20 federal agents marched with guns drawn into the building Nick Allen has called home for nearly 15 years, Allen told The Star last week.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then, with the best team of his Mississippi tenure, the Rebels marched to the playoff’s doorstep, only to stumble and fall in The Swamp just before crossing the threshold.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another big sales behemoth, Walmart also does quite a bit to maintain discounts competitive with Prime Day deals across all categories.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Linda also drags her daughter to a clinic for regular treatments, none of which seem to do any good.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The unemployment rate for Gen Z is more than double the national rate, which means freelance work may be a necessity as much as a choice.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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That matched Denver’s success rate on its first eight third-down attempts of the game.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blake Treinen entered in the ninth and proceeded to allow three consecutive hits before yielding to Alex Vesia, allowing the Phillies back into the game again and once again raising massive questions about what solutions the Dodgers have to finish off games like this in October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 37-year-old right-hander proceeded to nearly tie the game, allowing three consecutive hits, with a Nick Castellanos double bringing in two runs.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Here, Sarr contests a shot by the Heat’s Josh Christopher that Christopher misses, grabs the rebound and speeds ahead.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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