as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender people in America continues apace, with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) recording at least 36 killings in the last 12 months in the United States.
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James Factora, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
This market’s upward trend continues apace; according to Greater Nashville Realtors, home closings were up 3 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
When the world outside is moving apace, there is something reassuringly comforting about placing a foot in the past, even if the hotel’s face is looking towards the future.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, of course, computers were improving apace.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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James Factora, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
This market’s upward trend continues apace; according to Greater Nashville Realtors, home closings were up 3 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
When the world outside is moving apace, there is something reassuringly comforting about placing a foot in the past, even if the hotel’s face is looking towards the future.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, of course, computers were improving apace.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
Adverb
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The alliance has more than twice the military forces of Russia, and European leaders are increasing defense spending and moving more swiftly than at any point since the end of the Cold War to ramp up weapons production.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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As witnesses recall, however, the fire swiftly consumed this history.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Act fast to snag the exclusive deal since it’s not guaranteed to last through the weekend.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Carbon dioxide can make plants grow bigger and faster, and produce more flowers, which leads to more pollen.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Her thriller novel that’s soon due is about to go unfinished, so her husband Jeremy (Hartnett) offers a struggling writer named Lowen (Johnson) a huge sum of money to complete the remaining books in the series.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Catch up quick: Brad Schimel, the conservative candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, lost by 10 points in a 50-50 state.—
Tal Axelrod,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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Whether this occurred through external networking or internal conversations, matching the hiring department’s needs with a new team member can happen quicker than the job posting going live.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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