as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
clipper ships were renowned for their fleetness on the high seas
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Recent Examples of fleetness
Flagg is basketball’s latest stretch talent, 6-foot-9 with fleetness and an on-ball bag.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleetness
Noun
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Winter Olympic athletes, particularly those who compete in events that involve flying down a mountain or icy track at breakneck speeds, are not exactly known for self-preservation instincts.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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With China’s lunar program picking up speed, the pressure is on for the US to reclaim the lunar surface — a destination that has remained untouched by humans for over 50 years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But none of these innovations used digital technology to increase velocity, because of power constraints.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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This refers to the total change in velocity and direction that a spacecraft is capable of achieving over time.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Fleetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleetness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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