as in tempo
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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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2
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
Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump appointed and confirmed 234 federal judges during his first term, a quick pace for getting judges on the bench, which was barely surpassed by former President Joe Biden, who was able to get 235 judges on the bench during his lone term in office.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
As Woods paced back and forth on the green to assess his options for the shot, the tension was building.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The rapid pace of new technological advancements requires a learning mindset to stay ahead.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump appointed and confirmed 234 federal judges during his first term, a quick pace for getting judges on the bench, which was barely surpassed by former President Joe Biden, who was able to get 235 judges on the bench during his lone term in office.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Both films are pacing to open in the $7.5 million to $8 million range.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
As Woods paced back and forth on the green to assess his options for the shot, the tension was building.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
Noun
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Spoelstra’s message Even though the Heat hasn’t been able to keep up with the Bulls’ speedy tempo in three losses to Chicago, Spoelstra said Miami doesn’t want to play excessively slow on Wednesday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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The aerobic dance-stirrer pushed the tempo past the three-digit mark, something far too fast for anyone to dance to but enough to scan as notable on the track list. 75.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The centre-back’s offensive attributes were clear when striding up the field to assist captain Jarrod Bowen on the game’s second goal.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Starting with former Bank of Canada and former Bank of England boss Carney watching a hockey game in a Team Canada jersey, the 60-second spot for the incumbent Liberal Party then see Myers stride into frame to greet Donald Trump‘s new tariff and trade war nemesis.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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Viewers were able to see a visible change in the dog's demeanor as the video progressed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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As the disease progresses, your doctor may change or add additional medications to control symptoms.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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The deadline passed and the new U.S. tariff rate for Chinese imports came into effect.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The growth trajectory represents a 2.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025, with online video claiming the lion’s share at $9.4 billion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The new trailer shows Smothers reading an excerpt from her book to a live audience when Nelson marches in.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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Others involve new power lines marching through rural areas on enormous pylons — a prospect that riles up local residents against both the government and National Grid.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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No two giants share the same building speed (fastest, second fastest, third fastest, slowest) or the same problem.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Witt, who has a 29.8 feet/second sprint speed this season, raced to second ...—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The hearing will proceed as planned for April 17 and 18.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over 100 students at the high school on Locust Grove Road, some of whom brought sleeping bags or decks of cards for down time, proceeded to play video games for 24 hours straight.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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