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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
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The pace was fast but organized, with a cast and crew experienced enough to keep production moving smoothly day after day.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Senior pitcher Shawn Riley looked comfortable from start to finish on the mound, battling out a pitcher’s duel to pace the Royals (12-6) in a 2-1 Cape Ann League win over Div.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Noun
Others prefer a slower pace, sitting on a cabin porch with a cup of coffee, taking in the mountain air.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The pace was fast but organized, with a cast and crew experienced enough to keep production moving smoothly day after day.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Verb
Following a steady buildup in the 80th minute, Martínez received a well-paced through ball that sliced into the penalty box and attempted a shot.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Senior pitcher Shawn Riley looked comfortable from start to finish on the mound, battling out a pitcher’s duel to pace the Royals (12-6) in a 2-1 Cape Ann League win over Div.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
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The ballad’s main features include a basic verse/chorus structure, slow tempo, lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonies, and accompaniment that support those melodies.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2026
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Like a great bassist locking in the groove before the band accelerates, executives must reset the tempo before pressure turns into noise.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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After the media availability was over, Busch strode directly over to his boss.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 May 2026
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McCartney then offered himself as a replacement, striding across the stage as the audience screamed.—
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Busch died at age 41 on Thursday, May 21, from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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That assist was pivotal, with Suárez eventually progressing and winning a championship in NASCAR’s second-tier series and then advancing to Cup in 2017.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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During this transition, plants tend to experience water stress, as the rate of water leaving the leaves exceeds uptake by the roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Robert Reich of the University of California, Berkeley, wrote recently that average Americans pay a 14% tax rate, but billionaires pay less than 2%.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Mourners covered the four bodies with green Hamas flags and marched from a mosque through the city, chanting and firing shots in the air.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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After prayers this morning, a group of Lebanese Americans marched in solidarity with Lebanon.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Likewise, in 2025 contestant Huda Mustafa’s shimmy became a popular dance move that fans posted themselves doing on social.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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That's our mission now is to help other DIYers learn how to do more on their project, from general contracting all the way through some of the actual construction elements.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The wind speed is estimated by the damage on the ground.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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For Orlo Vista residents, the disaster unfolded with terrifying speed.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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In India, home to a large Muslim minority, pilgrimage planning has proceeded largely as normal, but high fuel prices have pushed up travel costs for this year’s pilgrims from the country.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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As the investigation proceeded, Kouri said the prosecution was worried about being caught.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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