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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
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The New York Mets kept pace in an escalating National League East arms race Sunday, reportedly agreeing to terms with left-hander Sean Manaea on a three-year, $75 million contract.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Balancing personal growth with family obligations could feel tricky — pace yourself and don’t let holiday stress throw you off.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Job openings rose to historic levels, unemployment fell to its lowest point since the late 1960s and wages grew at their fastest pace in decades as businesses competed for talent.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
The New York Mets kept pace in an escalating National League East arms race Sunday, reportedly agreeing to terms with left-hander Sean Manaea on a three-year, $75 million contract.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Finneas did almost as much pacing on stage during his opening set as Billie did running during the subsequent performance — and in formal wear, as opposed to his sister’s action-ready soccer jersey, Dodgers cap and basketball shorts.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Balancing personal growth with family obligations could feel tricky — pace yourself and don’t let holiday stress throw you off.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
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The ability to avoid punting by staying on the field with successful third-down conversions is a critical factor in controlling the game’s tempo and field position, which was clearly reflected in these matchups.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Editing is where the technical panic sets in the most, since every live take results in a unique tempo that is difficult to cut together.Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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The pediatrician, who gained national prominence for helping uncover the city's water crisis in 2015, strode across the waiting room in her white lab coat, eyes laser-focused on the chubby baby in the lap of an unsuspecting parent.Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
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So, climate change will even play a role in the stats of all the players who stride onto Steinbrenner Field.Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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As the winter storm progresses, more updates are expected from local authorities to guide residents and travelers through potentially dangerous conditions.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Those questions only intensified as the summer progressed.Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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The economists compare rates of ADHD diagnoses on Halloween to the ten weekdays before and after.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Residents of the South Side also face higher rates of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer, according to UChicago Medicine.Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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Zoom out: Cleveland, meanwhile, is marching onward with its $440 million lakefront development plan, including a pedestrian bridge from downtown to the current stadium site.Sam Allard, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
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North Korea’s 11th Army Corps finally marched into battle last weekend, two months after the first of as many as 12,000 North Koreans deployed to Kursk Oblast in western Russia.David Axe, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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De-escalation hadn’t yet hit the mainstream in law enforcement, but Sibley recalled spending most of his days doing just that.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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What will the current players do (and or can do) to prevent Sinner and Alcaraz from the doing the same?Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Total Wireless has also introduced unlimited data on Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network that promises to be up to 10 times faster than the median download speeds of other providers.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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They peter and putter by at the speed of an escalator.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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What happens to Social Security and Medicare? Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bill will proceed to the U.S. House next before potentially heading to President Joe Biden’s desk.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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