1
: operated or adapted for operation at high speed
2
: relating to the production of short-exposure photographs of rapidly moving objects or events of short duration
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Midway through the Games, the medal program shifts toward a blend of endurance, precision and high-speed spectacle.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The chief of rail operations is in charge of making sure the state’s high-speed rail system runs smoothly.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The jet carried a high-resolution, high-speed camera that measured the sun's corona in wavelengths ranging from infrared to visible light.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For those looking to explore further, the Etihad Rail high-speed train is set to launch in 2026, connecting the airport to Dubai in 30 minutes.
—Chase Jordan
january 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The chief of rail operations is in charge of making sure the state’s high-speed rail system runs smoothly.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The jet carried a high-resolution, high-speed camera that measured the sun's corona in wavelengths ranging from infrared to visible light.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For those looking to explore further, the Etihad Rail high-speed train is set to launch in 2026, connecting the airport to Dubai in 30 minutes.
—Chase Jordan
january 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-speed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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