as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
clipper ships were renowned for their fleetness on the high seas
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Recent Examples of fleetness
Flagg is basketball’s latest stretch talent, 6-foot-9 with fleetness and an on-ball bag.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleetness
Noun
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Carter, a speed threat whose largest hurdle has been availability, is a natural center fielder and played the position nearly full time when healthy last season.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Awad points to the speed with which Palestinian perpetrators are brought to justice in crimes against Israelis.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The velocity, down from his average of nearly 96 mph before his latest elbow surgery, is something the Padres believe could possibly tick up slightly with some mechanical adjustments.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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But his average exit velocity ranked in the 95th percentile.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Fleetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleetness. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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