pace 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pacenext
as in tempo

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pace

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verb

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
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
Pair of bench players paced Duke to Elite Eight The decisive advantage for Duke came from bench points, where a stark 26-6 advantage helped pave the way for a win. — Kennington Smith Iii, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Unlike his earlier, more chaotic and violent films (like House of 1000 Corpses), The Lords of Salem is methodically paced, allowing its horror to seep in rather than explode. — Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
  1. tempo
  2. stride
  3. progress
  4. rate
  5. march
  6. do
  7. speed
  8. proceed
Noun
  • The Gators have been bothered by physicality at times in the NCAA Tournament and haven’t been able to speed up teams wanting to drag the tempo down.
    — The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • There is something of a stylistic resemblance between the two undersized point guards, both of whom can dictate a methodical tempo to their advantage.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of tempo
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of stride
Verb
  • This approval is a significant step forward and should open the doorway to a therapy that has clear clinical advantages for the patient with mCRPC who has progressed on one ARPI and has not received chemotherapy.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Engaging stakeholders transparently about DEI strategies and progress fosters trust and demonstrates a genuine commitment to inclusivity.
    — Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of progress
Noun
  • The deadline passed and the new U.S. tariff rate for Chinese imports came into effect.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Definition of rate
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of march
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of do
Noun
  • 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
  • Standing at 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 196 pounds, this agile robot can reach a top speed of 5.6 mph (approximately 8.2 feet per second).
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of speed
Verb
  • The hearing will proceed as planned for April 17 and 18.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • His reaction then will probably be similar: share a laugh, enjoy a drink and proceed on good terms.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of proceed

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