1
as in striding
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 progressing
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 pacing
Scary moment Like many others inside the stadium, Detroit’s Skubal looked shaken by the incident, pacing around the field as Fry was receiving treatment.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Knock on wood for Warner Bros’ $130M budgeted Paul Thomas Anderson directed, Leonardo DiCaprio starring anarchist western One Battle After Another next weekend, which literally plays like Keanu Reeves’ Speed in pacing, has a current domestic projection around $20M, and skipped festivals.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Historians say Churchhill composed many of them while propped up in bed or pacing the estate's garden.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Their suggestions include games and circuits that incorporate speed work and pacing, as well as other essential skills that runners need to practice.
—Paige Triola, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
Robin was pacing in her Austin office, squeezing the cute plush mascot of her startup.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
King Philip will see crucial junior contributors like Ella Morgan (28 goals, 12 assists last season) and Tayla McDuff (nine goals, 15 assists) pacing the charge.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Reimer said pacing out tech deployments in the Sanford Health System has been a huge benefit.
—Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
After the catch from Mahomes was intercepted by the Eagles' defense in the fourth, Kelce was seen hanging his head and pacing the sidelines.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Knock on wood for Warner Bros’ $130M budgeted Paul Thomas Anderson directed, Leonardo DiCaprio starring anarchist western One Battle After Another next weekend, which literally plays like Keanu Reeves’ Speed in pacing, has a current domestic projection around $20M, and skipped festivals.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
Historians say Churchhill composed many of them while propped up in bed or pacing the estate's garden.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Their suggestions include games and circuits that incorporate speed work and pacing, as well as other essential skills that runners need to practice.
—Paige Triola, Outside, 17 Sep. 2025
Robin was pacing in her Austin office, squeezing the cute plush mascot of her startup.
—Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
King Philip will see crucial junior contributors like Ella Morgan (28 goals, 12 assists last season) and Tayla McDuff (nine goals, 15 assists) pacing the charge.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Reimer said pacing out tech deployments in the Sanford Health System has been a huge benefit.
—Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
After the catch from Mahomes was intercepted by the Eagles' defense in the fourth, Kelce was seen hanging his head and pacing the sidelines.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacing
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Daedone, using the hashtags #ErosOnTrial, #EroticJustice, #liberation, and #womenspower, frequently posted on Instagram, showing pictures and slow-motion videos of herself and Cherwitz, often flanked by female OneTaste supporters, striding into the courthouse.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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He was also filmed confidently striding up to a group of several other dogs, engaging all of them in a game of chase in the water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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And medicine is progressing at astonishing speed.—
Renaud Foucart,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dylan D’Epifanio, Northwood, QB The 6-foot-3 sophomore is progressing with 1,167 yards and 11 TDs for the Timberwolves (3-2).—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Addyson is also marching in the Macy’s Day Parade again this year with the Great American Marching Band and will march in the Rose Bowl Parade with the Music For All Honors Marching Band.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to legend, models were tested by soldiers marching in unison to simulate shaking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Sep. 2025
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Nearly half of Gen X plan to continue working in retirement, or are already doing so, generally out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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These efforts give visitors new awareness of the homegrown organizations doing vital nonprofit work across Puerto Rico, as well as a way to support meaningful work happening on the island.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Grants are then funded, starting from the top-scoring grant and proceeding down the list, until the budget is exhausted.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Both Suzuki Lancaster and Loriotti confirmed that sales teams are proceeding with greater caution as the market landscape shifts.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Harris felt Jill Biden never forgave her for going at Biden hard during the 2019 primary debate.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Rams were 3-6 going into the bye week in 2023 and almost knocked off Detroit in the wild card round.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Dwindling inventory levels might eventually bring prices back up, especially if demand will grow in the coming months as a result of lower borrowing costs.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Shelby County Coroner’s Office told the outlets the cause of death will be finalized in the coming weeks.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Pacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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