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
Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
This date is supported by a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, stating that Artemis 3 is unlikely to land before 2027 due to the pace of lunar lander and spacesuit development.
—John Kross, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Okogie scored 16 points to go with 10 rebounds in Friday night’s game, pacing the Hornets on the boards, followed by Mark Williams (15 points), Josh Green (14 points) and Vasilije Micić (12 points).
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
While they’re made to be light and refreshing (hence the name), the drinks also reflect the slow pace of this cozy time of year.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
This date is supported by a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, stating that Artemis 3 is unlikely to land before 2027 due to the pace of lunar lander and spacesuit development.
—John Kross, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the clip, Lamar paces around a greyscale football field, idly chatting on the phone with a friend.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
Okogie scored 16 points to go with 10 rebounds in Friday night’s game, pacing the Hornets on the boards, followed by Mark Williams (15 points), Josh Green (14 points) and Vasilije Micić (12 points).
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
Noun
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Tennessee's renowned defense will look to control the tempo on their home floor, where the Volunteers have established one of the best home-court advantages in college basketball.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Cowboys prefer a deliberate tempo, probing multiple sides of the floor deep into the shot clock.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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This applies not just to the strange statues and alluring ruins that the film’s Cat strides through on his quest to stay dry, but character design as well.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2025
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Guehi can often be seen striding forward with the ball and moving Palace from back to front.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida will look to rebound from its worst offensive showing under Todd Golden with leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr. nursing a left ankle sprain but progressing well just two days after the injury.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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The new additions should help Spurs progress deep in the Europa League and FA Cup, while all three of them might have important roles to play against Liverpool at Anfield on Thursday in Tottenham’s biggest game of the season — the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Rising rates drive some customers to stop making payments.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The homicide rate has surged amid gang wars over control of lucrative drug routes, driving a sharp rise in Ecuadorian migration to the U.S.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Carrying signs, banners and flags of Mexico, Honduras, Argentina and other Latin American countries, the students marched a serpentine route from their 8th Street school through Sundance Square, stopping at the Tarrant County Courthouse before heading back to campus.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2025
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At one point, a group of protesters marched onto the 101 Freeway, putting traffic to a stop on one of the city’s main commuting roadways.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
2 Feb. 2025
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Skin scents simply don’t challenge me the way more complex creations do.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Twenty-five percent of adults experiencing homelessness also struggle with a severe mental illness, but so do 20% of all Americans.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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The three-legged Boston Terrier bounds with the speed of a jackrabbit.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Wind speeds are predicted to range from 11 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2025
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The resolution comes as House Republican leadership is stalled on how to proceed with reconciliation, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and top leaders pushing for a one-bill approach.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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A couple of other tangible efforts are proceeding as planned.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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