paces

verb

present tense third-person singular of pace
1
as in strides
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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2
as in progresses
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 paces And changes to Runna’s algorithms will slow structured workout paces down in hot weather to help better-balance perceived, and actual, exertion during a workout. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Singer Gibby Haynes paces anxiously at centerstage, laughing maniacally into a megaphone. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026 And the dog that paces through every thunderstorm, or chews a cushion to pieces the moment the house goes quiet, has a calming soft chew made with chamomile, melatonin, and L-theanine. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026 His dad paces in the background. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The dog paces to and fro, hackles bristling, snapping at the empty air, its head turning one way, then the other, as if aware of invisible foes in the valley around them. — Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 Senior shortstop Ben McLean paces the offense. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 That puts him in a tie with four other players for the league lead in goals, including Marner, who now paces the NHL in points with 13. — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 Director Thomas Kail skillfully guides and paces his excellent cast through some heady stuff with big emotional stakes. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paces
  1. strides
  2. progresses
  3. marches
  4. proceeds
  5. does
  6. goes
  7. comes
  8. forges
Verb
  • Ed Sheeran strides to Taylor Swift wedding Ed Sheeran, clad in a bright aqua blue suit, arrived holding hands with wife Cherry Seaborn.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Your father strides into the dining room, harried, shiny black hair parted to one side, his fingers buttoning the cuffs of his starched white collared shirt.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of strides
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  • Eventually, the relationship progresses to more sophisticated items.
    — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although vendors at the various farmers markets are often under tents or canopies, those can collect heat as the day progresses.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • As the Steam Deck slowly marches toward its fifth birthday next February, owners are likely eager for a way to extend its life rather than investing in expensive high-end competition.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
  • As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on, Criston marches onward with his men, including Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), to put a stop to the Rivermen reaching King’s Landing and aiding Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of marches
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 proceeds
Verb
  • This matching set from Amazon does exactly that, featuring a flattering high neckline and breezy cropped pants that are polished enough to wear straight from the airport to your destination.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Now, a law that does a lot of good for individual patients could wind up raising costs for everyone.
    — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • The Angels’ Leon (Daddy Wags) Wagner goes 3-for-4 with his 28th homer, but is twice thrown out on the bases by a Cleveland outfielder.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Taking a giant leap of faith into the unknown to see where life goes.
    — Chris Arnold, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of goes
Verb
  • Today marks exactly one year until millions of people experience one of the most anticipated astronomical events of modern times — and the countdown comes just 10 days before mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Spohrer said that with this new property under state jurisdiction comes regulations.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of forges

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

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