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

Examples of high-speed in a Sentence

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The front apron has a distinctive trimaran-style, inspired by high-speed sailing boats. New Atlas, 21 June 2026 Data centers require construction crews, electrical systems, cooling equipment, backup power, security and high-speed network connections. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 At each stop, the planes will make low-altitude, high-speed flybys for the on-ground team to log their times. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026 With basic mobile coverage reaching 91% of the population, companies are redirecting their money toward advanced 5G networks and high-speed fiber lines. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-speed

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 24 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

high-speed

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

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