as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
In Shasta, the anger-politics has continued apace, with dismal implications for the quality of local governance and for the ability of neighbors to disagree civilly without resorting to intimidation.
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Sasha Abramsky, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
Medical innovation continues apace, and new expensive drugs and treatments will continue to come on the market.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 16 Aug. 2024
The outsourcing of work and/or production to companies in foreign countries, long the bane of the union, has continued apace, per the guild.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
The amount those homeowners owe has risen apace, from a median $14,000 in 1995 to $102,000 in 2022.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
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Sasha Abramsky, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
Medical innovation continues apace, and new expensive drugs and treatments will continue to come on the market.
—Dylan Matthews, Vox, 16 Aug. 2024
The outsourcing of work and/or production to companies in foreign countries, long the bane of the union, has continued apace, per the guild.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Aug. 2024
The amount those homeowners owe has risen apace, from a median $14,000 in 1995 to $102,000 in 2022.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
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What started as an inconspicuous boy-meets-girl tale swiftly became a cult classic in the U.K.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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Their efforts behind the scenes play a vital role in helping aviation professionals respond swiftly to changing conditions, ensuring smooth travels for millions of holiday passengers.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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With awards season fast approaching, expect to see more of the French designer on the red carpet in the coming months.Emily Chan, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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If there’s going to be a recession any time in his or her term, the President will want to get it out of the way fast.John Dorfman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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This project sounds like the most daring one that’s currently in the works, while also being the most likely to enter production soon.Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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And to be able to see his international fans so soon has felt unbelievable.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The engine is more potent than the outgoing GX’s V8 and the hybrid powerplant under the hood of the Land Cruiser—the 0-60 mph sprint takes about 6.3 seconds (also quicker than both vehicles).Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Carter, 100, was the longest-living former president in U.S. history.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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