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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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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
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The immigration court system needs more judges to cut into the backlog, which at the current pace would take about four years to resolve.
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—Brittany Gibson, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The demonstration included a sign posted over the freeway as well as individuals pacing with Nazi flags, according to video that aired on the station.
—Joe Kottke, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Rising Stars are split up in the same way, and all games will be played to 40 points to improve the pace of play.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The immigration court system needs more judges to cut into the backlog, which at the current pace would take about four years to resolve.
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—Brittany Gibson, Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Yet the Trump administration's plan to shut it down not only jeopardizes those valuable dividends but severely kneecaps us in the pacing challenge that is China.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
The demonstration included a sign posted over the freeway as well as individuals pacing with Nazi flags, according to video that aired on the station.
—Joe Kottke, NBC News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
Noun
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Should the Magpies set up that way, Guardiola’s side will have to find a way to beat the press and keep a high tempo throughout.—
Oli Gamp,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Zoom out: Extreme precipitation events, heat waves and wildfires are all becoming more likely and severe because of a warming climate, forcing these agencies to maintain a grinding tempo.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
12 Feb. 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
Verb
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He is left in a two-versus-one situation, which allows Francesco Acerbi to find his centre-forward before Inter progress the ball further up the pitch.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and infielder Matt Shaw progressing from oblique injuries Javier Assad isn’t quite sure how the injury occurred.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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
Verb
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Abruptly, a mother on the other touchline marched across the pitch and demanded the referee stop the game.—
Katie Whyatt,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds marched down 23rd Street in the rain as part of a student protest on Feb. 2 in Richmond, a sign of unity among a school community home to many immigrant and Latino students and those in mixed-status households.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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A couple of other tangible efforts are proceeding as planned.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 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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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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