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.

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Other Word Forms

• unpaced adjective

Etymology

Origin of paced

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

Example Sentences

Then, in 2023, he paced all quarterbacks in passing yards as the Dolphins made the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Wicked: For Good” is a horribly lit, glacially paced slog that lacks the dynamism of the first film.

From Salon

Simon paced ’round the tiny shed, ducking his head occasionally because of the low ceiling.

From Literature

She paced in a circle inside the tower, to keep herself warm and help her think.

From Literature

After they were asleep, she paced the nursery like the captain of a lost ship, waiting for some glimpse of a star to steer by.

From Literature