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
In addition to Sync Attacks, Age of Imprisonment introduces a few notable changes to the beat-by-beat gameplay, altering the fight pacing.
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PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Additionally, sources say presales for the second installment are pacing well ahead of the first film, though Universal and the filmmakers are trying to manage expectations in sticking with a more conservative estimate of $115 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The thing that makes Slow Horses work so well — in addition to the action and pacing and farting — is that everyone on this show is incompetent in their own special little way.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the course of four hours, the full house at the United was pacing itself by pretty much enjoying the show from the comfort of the seats… but for Valentine’s act of generosity, everyone was on their feet.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
In both racing and business, success hinges on pacing yourself, building stamina, and staying focused on the long game.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Being conscious of your body during these exercises and pacing yourself is also key.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Considering the team ran its winning streak to five games and is pacing the AFC West at 6-2, that’s no small burden.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Doncic score 49 points in that match, pacing Los Angeles.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Additionally, sources say presales for the second installment are pacing well ahead of the first film, though Universal and the filmmakers are trying to manage expectations in sticking with a more conservative estimate of $115 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The thing that makes Slow Horses work so well — in addition to the action and pacing and farting — is that everyone on this show is incompetent in their own special little way.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the course of four hours, the full house at the United was pacing itself by pretty much enjoying the show from the comfort of the seats… but for Valentine’s act of generosity, everyone was on their feet.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
In both racing and business, success hinges on pacing yourself, building stamina, and staying focused on the long game.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Being conscious of your body during these exercises and pacing yourself is also key.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Considering the team ran its winning streak to five games and is pacing the AFC West at 6-2, that’s no small burden.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Doncic score 49 points in that match, pacing Los Angeles.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacing
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Removing some of the deeper-developing routes also limits Justin Jefferson’s best strength, his long-striding deception.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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But this topic in particular — a quarterback progressing through his reads — really doesn’t work without a functioning offensive line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to Fayez, Neom has attracted significant investment in infrastructure and planning and construction are progressing.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Eaton jumped out to a 7-0 advantage, taking the opening kickoff and marching 51 yards in 10 plays, capped by a 1-yard TD run by Chris Duharte.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once set, five-year plans act as marching orders for officials across the sprawling apparatus of the government and a guide for businesses, universities and other organizations on how to align their own strategies with the party’s.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hi hi hello, how is everyone doing this lovely Sunday?—
Rosalind Bowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Oct. 2025
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In Atlanta in 2018, young tight end Austin Hooper learned that Paulsen was also doing scouting reports on tight ends who were upcoming draft prospects for the staff and for his agent.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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When the former fed asked him how the script was proceeding, he was met with stunned silence.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Projects such as Interstate 80 between Davis and Sacramento and Route 65 in Placer County are proceeding as scheduled.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Its share price collapsed a few months after going public, losing a third of its value since the start of the year before Monday's news.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The honks of wild Canada geese, for instance, fresh out of the Arctic and now high in the clouds going south, signal a change in seasons for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Butler had been allowed supervised visitation every Saturday and, according to court records, was expected to gain unsupervised visitation rights in the coming weeks.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The two companies, which share similar brand- and consumer-focused philosophies, are increasingly coming into direct competition as Ralph Lauren builds in handbags, Coach’s bread-and-butter business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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