as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
The battle over Ukraine continues apace, as does civil wars in Myanmar and Sudan.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender people in America continues apace, with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) recording at least 36 killings in the last 12 months in the United States.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
This market’s upward trend continues apace; according to Greater Nashville Realtors, home closings were up 3 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
When the world outside is moving apace, there is something reassuringly comforting about placing a foot in the past, even if the hotel’s face is looking towards the future.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender people in America continues apace, with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) recording at least 36 killings in the last 12 months in the United States.
—James Factora, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
This market’s upward trend continues apace; according to Greater Nashville Realtors, home closings were up 3 percent in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
—Jessica Ritz, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
When the world outside is moving apace, there is something reassuringly comforting about placing a foot in the past, even if the hotel’s face is looking towards the future.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
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In its latest move, the Trump administration banned Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students – a decision swiftly halted by a federal judge hours after the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university filed suit.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Act fast to score these picks while the member-only deals last.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Add an Accelerator Compost starters and accelerators can be added to new or established compost piles to jumpstart composting and help compost break down faster and in a less-smelly way.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Few Floridians will soon forget the night in October 2024 when Hurricane Milton ripped apart large sections of the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ Tropicana Field, with winds estimated to have reached 120 mph.—
Jenna DiPaolo,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved Isaacman’s nomination in late April and a vote by the full Senate was expected soon.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Per Deadline Hollywood, which first reported the cancellation, viewership for season 3 was still solid but the show slipped out of Nielsen's Top 10 Originals chart quicker than its predecessors, and the decision to cancel ultimately came down to the show's hefty price tag.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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Bains needs to play quicker to separate from defenders so he isn’t restricted to the perimeter offensively so often.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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