Synonyms of high-speednext
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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Diridon Station is now a hub for VTA’s buses and light-rail trains, Caltrain and Amtrak — and one day it may be announced as a stop for BART and high-speed rail. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026 Powered by the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor and 16GB of high-speed RAM, this AI-powered laptop is built for seamless multitasking. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026 The prototype is a high-speed shortcut to the building blocks of future quantum computers and electronics. Tara Molina, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 This spacious property features a guest cottage and high-speed internet, offering a remote spot to tackle your do-to list before embarking on a winery tour. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-speed

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-speed was in 1844

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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-speed. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

high-speed

adjective
-ˈspēd
: going or made for operation at high speed

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