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paced

American  
[peyst] / peɪst /

adjective

  1. having a specified or indicated pace (usually used in combination).

    fast-paced.

  2. counted out or measured by paces. pace.

  3. run at a pace set by a pacesetter.


Other Word Forms

  • unpaced adjective

Etymology

Origin of paced

First recorded in 1575–85; pace 1 + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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"It was a brilliant script. It was brilliantly paced out. And then when you add the music, the music in the film had such incredible tension," he said.

From BBC

Ba paced past her, pinching the bridge of his nose under his glasses.

From Literature

Digging deeper, however, unearths a defensive tenor to Monday’s rally, which was paced by megacap tech, healthcare, and industrial stocks that was paired with a big bid for U.S.

From Barron's

Hung up and paced around my room and was like, “What do I do? This is so crazy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hannie was still talking as she got up and paced round the room.

From Literature