as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
The outsourcing of work and/or production to companies in foreign countries, long the bane of the union, has continued apace, per the guild.
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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
In recent years, homebuyers watched prices and mortgage rates rise apace, driving the monthly cost of home ownership to all-time highs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
The branding of the W.N.B.A. as the hottest league in any game continues apace, as does the growing convergence of fashion and sports.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 13 May 2024
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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
In recent years, homebuyers watched prices and mortgage rates rise apace, driving the monthly cost of home ownership to all-time highs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
The branding of the W.N.B.A. as the hottest league in any game continues apace, as does the growing convergence of fashion and sports.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 13 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
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Rescue and relief teams swiftly mobilized to the site of the accident, where the bus sat mangled on a rocky slope near a stream.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The remarks, particularly about Puerto Rico, were swiftly condemned by Democrats, as well as by some Republicans.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Buy from Patagonia For the Yogi Hugger Mugger Yoga Wipes Nothing throws off a practice faster than a stinky mat.Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, policy rarely moves faster than science.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lina Khan will soon be gone as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and M&A dealmakers are salivating.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Wyler’s squint of discomfort with Penn’s manipulations soon softens into a look of impressed awe, her eyes no longer judgmental but adoring.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Previous indications ahead of the Lattimore deal were that the Commanders believe their window for contention opened up much quicker than the brass initially thought.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unlike butter, which can be difficult to spread under and over the skin due to residual moisture, mayonnaise glides on smoothly, making total coverage quicker and easier.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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