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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
Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The slow pace of hiring, the slowest labor market in years, has left many workers feeling out of sorts, USA TODAY has reported.
—George Petras, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
One key cog to race day is pacers and pacing groups, which Barden sorts out in January, once the competitors are confirmed.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The city’s slow pace invites you to get lost in its picturesque streets, admire historic churches, sample regional food, and even jump into a pristine cenote without leaving town.
—Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The slow pace of hiring, the slowest labor market in years, has left many workers feeling out of sorts, USA TODAY has reported.
—George Petras, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Boys lacrosse In a nonleague matchup, Nick Pearce (3 goals), Eamon Steele (2 goals) and Michael Chetwynd (2 goals) paced Sandwich to a 9-3 victory over Plymouth South.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
One key cog to race day is pacers and pacing groups, which Barden sorts out in January, once the competitors are confirmed.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
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Much of the spring was spent installing systems — learning calls, adjustments, and terminology—but the tempo picked up noticeably by the final week.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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These tend to include instrumental pieces, soft piano, ambient tracks, classical music and other slower tempo melodies.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Messi, the master, strode to center stage, as if on cue.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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An annual Impact Report that covers the full picture—from traceability and supply chain transparency to progress on materials, carbon and chemical management—is one way the brand provides a clear and verifiable view into its business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Freshmen Brock Boyd and Jerquaden Guilford also have a chance to earn playing time as the season progresses.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But, curiously, participants had the highest solve rate when the puzzles appeared in ordinary dreams, not lucid ones.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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For example, through the department’s Civil Rights Data Collection, Cohen and Smith Richards were able to determine that a special-education district in Illinois had the highest rate of student arrests of any school in the country.—
Charles Ornstein,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The next morning, as part of Charles’s welcome ceremony, American military units and bands marched through rain on the South Lawn.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The New York Knicks emphatically did so with a scoreline that should be reserved for horror movies.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The questions continued when the Steelers rounded out their draft class with likely special teamers who have size (sixth-round, 6-5, 321-pound DT Gabriel Rubio) and speed (Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings ran the fastest 40 at the combine at his position) but need polish.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops believe speed played a factor in the crash.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glycerol, an abundant and low-cost byproduct of biodiesel production, enables the reaction to proceed at lower energy input compared to conventional water electrolysis, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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