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
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
With six speed and heat settings, there’s a lot of room to figure out what works best for you.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The first months of 2025 have felt like a movie suddenly speeding up, images rushing by so fast that the dialogue is an almost incomprehensible gabble.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The speed of China’s advances has stunned even foreign carmakers with deep roots in the country, which shut its borders for years during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
With six speed and heat settings, there’s a lot of room to figure out what works best for you.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 May 2025
Verb
Whether overindulging in drugs and alcohol or seriously injuring himself after speeding through a stop sign on his Harley Davidson, there have been more than a few moments to warrant reflection.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The first months of 2025 have felt like a movie suddenly speeding up, images rushing by so fast that the dialogue is an almost incomprehensible gabble.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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The Dodgers deal did not include the option to refuse a minor-league assignment; the 26-year-old was sent down to the minors shortly before Opening Day as the Dodgers took him through a complete swing overhaul to adjust to the advanced velocities stateside.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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None of Arizona’s three hits against Stanek on Wednesday had an exit velocity above 85.3 mph.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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The last time a morning-line favorite took first place at the Derby was in 2018, when Justify won the Triple Crown.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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This dahlia is a bee favorite for a couple of reasons: The single bicolor petals have a highly visible golden yellow center that guides bees directly to the pollen.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Policymakers have been racing to address the decline in production work following a series of major disruptions: the COVID-19 pandemic, the dual 2023 strikes in entertainment and the larger contraction in the industry.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Marchand raced down the ice to prevent an icing call and received a pass from Eetu Luostarinen.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2025
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Low interest rates are unlikely to return anytime soon.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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John Zogby Grade: D Even though applications for jobless benefits spiked last week, the April unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% and the number of new jobs created grew by 177,000.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Juan and Alfredo—who arrives just afterward—don’t have time to mourn their friend’s death and hurry to leave after seeing people with flashlights heading toward the building.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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When the final whistle sounded Saturday, coach Mikey Varas seemed eager for Tuesday to hurry up.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Any adult who plans to travel around the country this summer, or any time after the enforcement deadline, must have a REAL ID or another federally compliant identification document in order to avoid delays.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The assailant allegedly drove up in the truck, kidnapped Amber and traveled away from Highway 360 towards the center of Arlington.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Jeanty was a Heisman finalist after leading Division I with 2,601 rushing yards and averaging 7.0 yards per carry.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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That affords the 49ers the opportunity to have stout run/pass defenders on both edges, with Williams also having the versatility to rush inside against a guard if that’s the way defensive coordinator Robert Saleh wants to play it.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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From the stage is where Chen primarily drives the story of Bad Boy.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The video showed several vehicles that drove around the minivan in the lanes on either side.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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