1
: operated or adapted for operation at high speed
2
: relating to the production of short-exposure photographs of rapidly moving objects or events of short duration
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That creates a large gap for a high-speed, high-payload bomber for conventional strike and specialized missions.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The high-speed rail project does not resemble what voters approved.
—Baruch Feigenbaum, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Democratic shift on nuclear plants, high-speed rail A series of lightning-round questions highlighted some subtle shifts on traditional Democratic policies as candidates aim to make the state more affordable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
The high-speed rail project does not resemble what voters approved.
—Baruch Feigenbaum, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Democratic shift on nuclear plants, high-speed rail A series of lightning-round questions highlighted some subtle shifts on traditional Democratic policies as candidates aim to make the state more affordable.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for high-speed
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-speed. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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