Synonyms of paces

paces

verb

present tense third-person singular of pace

1

as in strides

to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

six jugglers paced neatly alongside one another in the parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strides
• marches
• steps
• files
• parades
• treads
• stomps
• traipses
• goose-steps
• trudges
• hikes
• stamps
• perambulates
• plods
• lumbers
• tramps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wanders
• meanders
• strolls
• ambles
• rambles

2

as in progresses

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progresses
• marches
• proceeds
• does
• goes
• comes
• forges
• speeds
• advances
• fares
• comes along
• gets on
• gets along
• goes off
• gains ground
• goes along
• approaches
• travels
• accelerates
• pushes
• drives
• wends
• journeys
• nears
• repairs
• runs
• passes
• propels
• fast-forwards
• impels
• actuates
• takes out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocks
• stands
• stops
• remains
• stays
• checks
• stems
• arrests
• hinders
• halts
• impedes
• obstructs
• slows (down or up)
• stalls
• retards
• interrupts
• delays
• represses
• pauses
• suppresses
• inhibits
• balks
• hampers
• holds back
• detains
• stunts
• waits
• ceases
• nips
• cramps
• regresses
• lets up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paces

Singer Gibby Haynes paces anxiously at centerstage, laughing maniacally into a megaphone. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026

And the dog that paces through every thunderstorm, or chews a cushion to pieces the moment the house goes quiet, has a calming soft chew made with chamomile, melatonin, and L-theanine. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026

His dad paces in the background. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

The dog paces to and fro, hackles bristling, snapping at the empty air, its head turning one way, then the other, as if aware of invisible foes in the valley around them. — Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

Senior shortstop Ben McLean paces the offense. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 May 2026

That puts him in a tie with four other players for the league lead in goals, including Marner, who now paces the NHL in points with 13. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026

Director Thomas Kail skillfully guides and paces his excellent cast through some heady stuff with big emotional stakes. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026

The moody Moon paces into your busy 3rd house, energizing your ability to handle quick stops and urgent tasks. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026