1
as in striding
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 progressing
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 pacing
Robin was pacing in her Austin office, squeezing the cute plush mascot of her startup.
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Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
King Philip will see crucial junior contributors like Ella Morgan (28 goals, 12 assists last season) and Tayla McDuff (nine goals, 15 assists) pacing the charge.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Reimer said pacing out tech deployments in the Sanford Health System has been a huge benefit.
—Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
After the catch from Mahomes was intercepted by the Eagles' defense in the fourth, Kelce was seen hanging his head and pacing the sidelines.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
This Atlantic hurricane season is now pacing a bit behind the historical average, according to AccuWeather.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
We might be guided by wanting to learn what happens next, but there’s plenty to appreciate in pacing a story of adventure this well.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
These series reject the streamer bloat of our last decade and rip through story, embracing the breakneck pacing and dynamic rhythms of soap operas while also plunging into of-the-moment anxiety over backsliding feminist gains and uncertainty about exactly what kind of womanhood is aspirational.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Same reaction, shaking, pacing back and forth.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
King Philip will see crucial junior contributors like Ella Morgan (28 goals, 12 assists last season) and Tayla McDuff (nine goals, 15 assists) pacing the charge.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Reimer said pacing out tech deployments in the Sanford Health System has been a huge benefit.
—Lauren Giella
claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
After the catch from Mahomes was intercepted by the Eagles' defense in the fourth, Kelce was seen hanging his head and pacing the sidelines.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
This Atlantic hurricane season is now pacing a bit behind the historical average, according to AccuWeather.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
We might be guided by wanting to learn what happens next, but there’s plenty to appreciate in pacing a story of adventure this well.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
These series reject the streamer bloat of our last decade and rip through story, embracing the breakneck pacing and dynamic rhythms of soap operas while also plunging into of-the-moment anxiety over backsliding feminist gains and uncertainty about exactly what kind of womanhood is aspirational.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Same reaction, shaking, pacing back and forth.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacing
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Daedone, using the hashtags #ErosOnTrial, #EroticJustice, #liberation, and #womenspower, frequently posted on Instagram, showing pictures and slow-motion videos of herself and Cherwitz, often flanked by female OneTaste supporters, striding into the courthouse.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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He was also filmed confidently striding up to a group of several other dogs, engaging all of them in a game of chase in the water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Still the Yankees are seemingly in better position given how the starting pitching for the most part is performing and how Aaron Judge is progressing.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The two incidents meant that neither had a chance of making the top five and progressing to Monday’s final, prompting Van de Velde’s act of kindness.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles quickly capitalized, marching 59 yards before Jalen Hurts scored on a quarterback sneak to extend the lead to 20-10.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Always one of my favorite weeks, the biscuits came marching in looking predictably tasty.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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As late as Wednesday, the administration was proceeding with planning an event, even though it was being organized in short order.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Browning adds flavor, so make sure those mini meatballs are browned on all sides before transferring them to a plate and proceeding with the recipe.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As women’s sports across the country get more attention, and the league looks to expand in the coming years, that engagement is even more valuable.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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