paced

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adjective

ˈpāst How to pronounce paced (audio)
Synonyms of pacednext
: 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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For 10 weeks, interns work closely with award-winning journalists in a fast-paced, 24-hour news environment where their experiences and perspectives are valued. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 The perceptions of Los Angeles are glossy, fast-paced, and ambitious. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026 This second season is briskly paced and captivatingly animated, and more time spent with characters like Jubilee, Nightcrawler, and Polaris broadens the series’ ensemble (and allows for flashier fight sequences, thanks to their power sets). — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Games are far more fast-paced, lasting only 40 minutes with two 20-minute periods, though the match lengths vary depending on the size of teams. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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