as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
the velocity of light is about 186,000 miles per second
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Recent Examples of velocity
Right-hander Adrian Houser visited the facility before the 2025 season and rediscovered two ticks of velocity to his fastball, which paved the way for a career year.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The discovery team came up with several interpretations for the structure, including debris from a galaxy collision, gas stripped from a high-velocity galaxy moving through the tenuous intergalactic medium, and more.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The one with multiple fastballs with great velocity?
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The blasts, both with exit velocities topping 107 mph, briefly tied the game.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The discovery team came up with several interpretations for the structure, including debris from a galaxy collision, gas stripped from a high-velocity galaxy moving through the tenuous intergalactic medium, and more.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The one with multiple fastballs with great velocity?
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The blasts, both with exit velocities topping 107 mph, briefly tied the game.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velocity
Noun
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Wind speeds have dropped below advisory levels, but breezy conditions can still be expected through the overnight hours.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Their robot not only showcases the growing capabilities of robotics but also highlights how technology can tackle complex challenges with speed and accuracy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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And while the president has continued to beckon the Fed for further rate cuts, domestic oil prices have indeed already risen.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Velocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocity. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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