pace 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pacenext
as in tempo

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

pace

2 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pace
Noun
Built at an unprecedented pace, all ten structural shells were printed in just 58 days, keeping the entire project on a rapid nine-month timeline from initial contract award to final delivery. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 The eight-episode season (critics received six episodes for review) moves swiftly, almost at a dizzying pace. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026
Verb
Police and firefighters were seen calling out to the man, but video from KTLA showed the man ignoring officials and pacing atop one of the bridge arches. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 That could mean walking for two to five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes, taking calls while standing or pacing, using stairs, stretching, or doing a few bodyweight movements between meetings. — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pace
  1. tempo
  2. stride
  3. progress
  4. rate
  5. march
  6. do
  7. speed
  8. proceed
Noun
  • Surf-rock riffs, punctuated with pockets of silence, eventually slacken in tempo for a glorious, slo-mo finish.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Two to tango While True Anomaly touts its prowess in high-tempo satellite maneuvers, Rocket Lab kicked off Victus Haze by setting a new record for rapid, responsive launch.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Definition of tempo
Verb
  • The pair of bronzes, designed by James Earle Fraser, each features a nude male figure (one holding a book, the other a bundle of grain) striding next to a Pegasus.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Reed broke from coverage after some light contact and snagged the ball before striding to pay dirt.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of stride
Verb
  • His attorney Mark Wykoff told the judge at his sentencing in January that the cancer had progressed to Stage 4 and spread to his liver and lungs.
    — Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Research from Gartner indicates that agentic AI will increasingly participate in enterprise decisions, while IBM research highlights that executive confidence in AI adoption is progressing faster than confidence in governance readiness.
    — Krupesh Bhat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of progress
Noun
  • This initiative aims to significantly reduce the state's high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions, which ranks fifth nationally and contributes to the nation's highest auto insurance claims.
    — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • John Knox Village currently holds one of the highest voter turnout rates in the state.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of rate
Verb
  • The Odyssey is holding strong in its third week of release, marching assuredly toward the $1 billion threshold at the global box office.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As the Chiefs marched to a second straight Super Bowl championship and their third in five seasons, Toney watched unhappily.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of march
Verb
  • There’s not a whole lot that can be done to harden them against bombs and drones.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of do
Noun
  • Both apps throttle the speed at which automations run and prevent access to certain AI features.
    — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What has stood out most about Bailey is his freakish speed off the edge.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of speed
Verb
  • Betancur is now required to wear an ankle monitor while his immigration case proceeds.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Judge Joan Ericksen denied Farley’s requests but said Zada's lawyers can renew them as the case proceeds in the nation's capital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of proceed

Browse Nearby Words

pabulum
pace
paced
See all Nearby Words

Podcast

Theme music by Joshua Stamper ©2006 New Jerusalem Music/ASCAP

Cite this Entry

“Pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pace. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on pace

Nglish: Translation of pace for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of colloquial

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

'Sneaked' or 'Snuck': Which is correct?

Why does English have so many silent letters?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

How long is a jiffy?

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All