VELOCITY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

velocity

noun

və-ˈlä-sə-tē

Definition of velocity

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 Real active debris removal (ADR) missions face similar constraints, where even small velocity mismatches can lead to mission failure or damage to the capture vehicle or target. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The strikeout dip is both concerning and real, but there also isn’t a smoking gun in the underlying metrics, an alarming velocity dip or a breaking ball that just doesn’t have the same snap. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 While Nike uses a unified CDP to connect a multi-app athletic ecosystem and physical retail, Revolve utilizes its CDP infrastructure to drive high-velocity fashion trends, personalized influencer edits and real-time behavioral merchandising. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Effectiveness shows up in root cause time, not release velocity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for velocity

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Both apps throttle the speed at which automations run and prevent access to certain AI features.

— Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
What has stood out most about Bailey is his freakish speed off the edge.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

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This initiative aims to significantly reduce the state's high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions, which ranks fifth nationally and contributes to the nation's highest auto insurance claims.

— Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
John Knox Village currently holds one of the highest voter turnout rates in the state.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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