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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as in tempo
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Recent Examples of pace
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Of the pitchers who aren’t on pace for career highs?
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Each rider has a pacing plan, set by coaches, with input from the team’s simulation programme.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet doesn’t empathize with his former team, the White Sox, who are on pace for a third consecutive season of 100-plus losses.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Of the pitchers who aren’t on pace for career highs?
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Noun
Streaming, paced by Netflix and Peacock, captured 46% of viewing.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Each rider has a pacing plan, set by coaches, with input from the team’s simulation programme.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
Verb
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The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Then Miguel strode onto center stage, just as Angel turned away from the sink to dry his hands on a paper towel.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The country had turned against Argentine manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino and there was little hope that the CONCACAF giants would progress from Group C that featured Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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From there, Glenn climbed the ladder, progressing from assistant defensive backs coach for the Browns to defensive backs coach for the Saints, to Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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England repeatedly start matches slowly, unable to set the tempo of the game with quick passing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the day proved difficult for some of the earlier breakaway hopefuls, as the steep gradients and relentless tempo whittled down the field.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Verb
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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The friend who spoke to CNN said relatives later told him the captives were marched 200 meters to Tishreen Square, where they were lined up and executed.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The Great Lakes freighter sank — one of the largest on Lake Superior ever to do so — during a violent November storm in 1975 while carrying Minnesota ore.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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When the nests are done, males entice females to join them.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Trump revealed the new rates in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Truth Social over the weekend.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Likewise, the rates of depression, anxiety, obesity, and sleep apnea increased, as did rates of autism, developmental delays, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Also Monday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at another agency – the Department of Education – for now.—
Rene Marsh,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The court split along ideological lines on Monday, with the conservative majority clearing the way for the Trump administration to proceed with plans to lay off some 1,400 employees at the Department of Education (DOE).—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Those who master it can gain a significant competitive advantage in both speed and accuracy of their research and analysis. 4.—
Daniel Hu,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The city of Chicago is home to the nation’s highest count of red-light cameras, along with speed cameras.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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