paced

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adjective

ˈpāst How to pronounce paced (audio)
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: 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 …—Alison Gregor
People who like escapist fiction want a quick-paced read that will entertain and provide certain personal requisites.—Ronn Kaiser

paced

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past tense and past participle of pace entry 2

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Banana Ball is returning to downtown Baltimore in the summer of 2027, bringing its fast-paced, unconventional brand of baseball back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Given the rapid development cadence of the SkyFall mission, decisions are to be fast-paced, but are geared to maximizing science value of the endeavor. — Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Each of the season’s eight hours is elegantly constructed and precisely paced. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 Keeping an open mind and leading by example is key when adapting to fast-paced, high-growth roles, according to New Balance executive Gemma Rhodes. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paced

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First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1523, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paced was circa 1523

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“Paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paced. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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