: moving or progressing at a stated speed
—used in combination
a fast-paced action movie
… this slow-paced city of courtly manners and stately architecture …—
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Alison GregorPeople who like escapist fiction want a quick-paced read that will entertain and provide certain personal requisites.—Ronn Kaiser
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Time is a rare gift, especially valuable in a fast-paced, ever-changing world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
For the time being, my focus is on hoping the next one is better paced.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
After a fast-paced, high-scoring first half, the second half slowed considerably and featured frequent stoppages.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
This sales process is traditionally a slow-paced, secretive background activity during a cycling season.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
For the time being, my focus is on hoping the next one is better paced.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
After a fast-paced, high-scoring first half, the second half slowed considerably and featured frequent stoppages.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
This sales process is traditionally a slow-paced, secretive background activity during a cycling season.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paced. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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