1
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
we dashed off the remaining paperwork with as much speed as possible so we could leave for the long weekend
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2
as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speed
Shaun Goodwin
july 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
The traditional Silver Surfer possessed cosmic awareness, self-healing, superluminal speed aboard his shape-shifting surfboard, energy projection, matter manipulation, telepathy, enhanced strength, and overall super coolness.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 July 2025
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
Road construction workers frequently report dangerous conditions on the job from speeding.
—Tina Li
july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2025
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Noun
His overall rating of 88 is highlighted by a 91 rating in speed and agility.
—Shaun Goodwin
july 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2025
The traditional Silver Surfer possessed cosmic awareness, self-healing, superluminal speed aboard his shape-shifting surfboard, energy projection, matter manipulation, telepathy, enhanced strength, and overall super coolness.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
Sweet treats like candy, cookies, and doughnuts can all speed up aging due to their high sugar content.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
Road construction workers frequently report dangerous conditions on the job from speeding.
—Tina Li
july 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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The veteran left-hander’s weight and ERA were way up, and the velocity of his fastball was way down, a combination that was obvious to anyone who watched Quijada, a key component of the team’s bullpen in 2022, give up 11 runs in 7⅓ innings of eight spring-training games for a 13.50 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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Too many teams confuse velocity with fragility, pushing features quickly, then burning time fixing avoidable outages.—
Kevin Meyer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez, who is a favorite of many progressives, received 41 percent to Vance's 44 percent.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The Gators’ national run at the Final Four ignited Gator Nation and inspired a former fan favorite to come up with his latest unique creation.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Even as Russia races to perfect a nuclear-armed spacecraft, its space weapons designers are likely also preparing to launch a stealth alternative to similarly threaten constellations of Western satellites speeding around the planet.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Max Verstappen has raced alongside three different teammates since the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix, namely Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and now Yuki Tsunoda.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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In 2026, growth remains depressed at 1.5 per cent, and the unemployment rate edges up to 4.6 per cent.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Trump revealed the new rates in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Truth Social over the weekend.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Archer’s first delivery, timed at 87.4mph, hurried the left-handed Jaiswal.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The scene from election night On June 24, the night of the most recent meeting, members hurried into the Picnic House to hear the results of the votes.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Verb
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This oversized 400-acre property stretches between both the Caribbean and Atlantic coasts of the island, home to oceanview suites and spacious villas, and estates available for rent when owners are traveling elsewhere.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Captain America time traveled, aged and has never been seen again.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Paramedics tried to resuscitate her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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South Korea, which recently dealt with the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, rushed with its new leadership to make a deal with the U.S. as the country initially faced a 25% tariff rate against its exports.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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That in turn drove low wages for workers, high staff turnover and limited capacity for children.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Ananya, driven by loyalty to her grandmother’s legacy and her own political ambitions, reboots this project with ruthless determination.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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