1
as in striding
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 progressing
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 pacing
When, in the second half, the movie’s pacing problems become terminal, these are the biggest culprits.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 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
Worldwide, Michael is pacing to make approximately $200 million from global box office in its opening weekend.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Reichardt also addressed how her films are often described in terms of pacing.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Videos from the scene showed the gunman pacing atop the Pyramid of the Moon, where a crowd of tourists lay on the floor next to him.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
In a video posted on X, verified by CBS News, a man with a gun is seen pacing near the top of the Pyramid of the Moon.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In Germany, Imax ticket sales are currently pacing ahead of Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Microsoft is up more than 14% this week, pacing for its best week since 2007.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 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
Worldwide, Michael is pacing to make approximately $200 million from global box office in its opening weekend.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
Reichardt also addressed how her films are often described in terms of pacing.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Videos from the scene showed the gunman pacing atop the Pyramid of the Moon, where a crowd of tourists lay on the floor next to him.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
In a video posted on X, verified by CBS News, a man with a gun is seen pacing near the top of the Pyramid of the Moon.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
In Germany, Imax ticket sales are currently pacing ahead of Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Microsoft is up more than 14% this week, pacing for its best week since 2007.
—Lola Murti, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacing
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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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Whether still or striding, tiny or outsized, Giacometti’s elongated, upright figures persist as some of the most recognizable works of the post-World War Two era.—
Ara H. Merjian,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Productivity actions are progressing well and mgmt.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Collier, who had surgery on her left ankle on March 24, is progressing through rehab as expected, the Lynx announced Monday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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Everywhere The ants are guaranteed to go marching into your home this spring; these critters are the most active spring pests.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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He is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people marching in support of Israeli hostages.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Foo Fighters, pretty much the definition of a major international 21st century rock band, is doing a pop-up show in Bridgeport.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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What Laura is doing is really important, but other things are really important to her.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lara said that if public officials are involved, a formal process is required to lift legal immunity before proceeding.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still, the Giants are proceeding cautiously.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Klopp’s team, like Dalglish’s before him and Slot’s after, found the going much tougher the year after the German inspired what seven previous Liverpool managers could not, including Dalglish, who returned for 18 months in early 2011.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Fed’s going to have a lot of challenges in this economy going forward.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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The coaches — Teisher for Mission Hills and Aaron Hooford for Escondido — had different philosophies coming into the game.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gwen Polk, the district’s associate superintendent for business and financial services, said after the meeting that the companion resolution will have no impact on revenue coming into the schools.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Pacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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