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paced

American

[peyst] / peɪst /

adjective

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

fast-paced.
counted out or measured by paces.
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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Analysts are looking for collective S&P 500 company profits to rise 14% over the first quarter and nearly 19% for the year, paced by megacap tech giants and the country’s biggest banks.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

It was also probably the only time an Oscar-winner has paced the touchline at Palmerston Park.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The owner of the restaurant paced back and forth in tears.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

Penelope paced the slippery floor in deep concentration, for her powers of deduction were at full throttle.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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