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
Ring camera footage from the Arden area in Sacramento shows the man gripping a knife, raising it into the air and jumping around while pacing near residences along La Sierra Drive reportedly attempting to access homes, according to authorities.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Enjoying the perks is part of the experience—but pacing yourself, especially with alcohol, can make the flight more pleasant for both you and those around you.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Revenue more than doubled from 2024 to 2025, the group said, with 2026 pacing ahead of those numbers.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In environments where caseloads expand and platform metrics influence pacing, Malloy argues that personalization can become more difficult to sustain in its fullest sense.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The energy is productive, but pacing yourself is key.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
When, in the second half, the movie’s pacing problems become terminal, these are the biggest culprits.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
One key cog to race day is pacers and pacing groups, which Barden sorts out in January, once the competitors are confirmed.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Worldwide, Michael is pacing to make approximately $200 million from global box office in its opening weekend.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Enjoying the perks is part of the experience—but pacing yourself, especially with alcohol, can make the flight more pleasant for both you and those around you.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
Revenue more than doubled from 2024 to 2025, the group said, with 2026 pacing ahead of those numbers.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In environments where caseloads expand and platform metrics influence pacing, Malloy argues that personalization can become more difficult to sustain in its fullest sense.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The energy is productive, but pacing yourself is key.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
When, in the second half, the movie’s pacing problems become terminal, these are the biggest culprits.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
One key cog to race day is pacers and pacing groups, which Barden sorts out in January, once the competitors are confirmed.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Worldwide, Michael is pacing to make approximately $200 million from global box office in its opening weekend.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacing
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That set off a sprint between the two horses and the brothers riding them, striding toward the finish line.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The statue depicts a man striding atop a pillar, holding a large, flowing flag that covers his face.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The league began the onboarding process for replacement officials last month because negotiations weren’t progressing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The third-year guard suffered a Grade 2 quad strain last week and was progressing well, having been upgraded to day-to-day on Tuesday.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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In 2024, dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after marching from Hunter College to the Met as the gala got underway.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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At any time, the case could end in a settlement but for now is marching toward an eventual trial.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2026
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Our desire to see each other can remain the same but the means of doing so have to be flexible.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Just a wonderful man that teaches you lessons, teaches you camaraderie, unity, doing things as a unit, that no one’s different.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Since the referendum question passed, the district has been proceeding with work on projects across district buildings that are set to extend through 2032.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Canucks decision makers are proceeding patiently, a source close to the process told The Athletic.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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Most of her friends didn’t have dates, though Maple was going with a girl named Sasha, and Sloane was going with Leo, a boy from their grade.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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These kind of abuses mean that the department isn't going after oil companies that are price gouging.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The council voted unanimously Thursday to shift away from deciding how many bus stops the new law will affect, leaving that decision up to the county’s regional planning agency — the San Diego Association of Governments — to make in coming weeks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Bridgeport Islanders, which played hockey in the state for more than two decades, announced a move to Canada in the coming months.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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“Pacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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