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Recent Examples of high-speed
Amid all-white design, there were several pools, hot tubs, a zero-entry wavepool, a therapy bath, a winding fast-current channel, and even a high-speed waterslide or two.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Tonight, April 30, a high-speed stream of solar wind may escalate geomagnetic activity, resulting in auroras as far south as Illinois.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This equipment is specifically designed for stationary installations, built to provide high-speed, reliable internet connectivity for an entire household staying put.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Unlike the county with its rural areas, more than 99% of the city has access to high-speed internet — even if many households only have one possible provider.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Tonight, April 30, a high-speed stream of solar wind may escalate geomagnetic activity, resulting in auroras as far south as Illinois.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
This equipment is specifically designed for stationary installations, built to provide high-speed, reliable internet connectivity for an entire household staying put.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Unlike the county with its rural areas, more than 99% of the city has access to high-speed internet — even if many households only have one possible provider.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-speed
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Attendees donated blood and were provided free blood pressure readings, glucose screenings, rapid HIV testing and information on health and other resources available in the community.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Low or no minimum order quantities and speedy fulfillment are the icing on the cake—and those are qualities found in small suppliers, not massive producers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, immigrants have become increasingly anxious about speedy mass deportations, creating a bonanza for those looking to cash in.—
Naisha Roy,
ProPublica,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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News of the troop withdrawal drew swift condemnation from Democrats in Congress and members of a hawkish Washington think tank.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Just as important, the swift and decisive actions of our officers ensured the situation was brought under control safely, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Her rapid-fire lyrical delivery with her two backup singers coupled with horns even more scintillating live illustrated why that song deserves its exclamation point.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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So the fact that Claridge’s popped into all three of their heads during the rapid-fire questions of our interview is a testament to just how special the London mainstay is.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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After the flirtation and its consummation, David beats a hasty (and unsurprising) retreat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Offscreen tragedy, including the deaths of key executive producer Kevin Turen and actor Angus Cloud, who played the affable drug dealer Fezco, and reports of long shooting times and hasty rewrites made the prospect of a third season seem up in the air for years.—
Molly Lambert,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These bonds are structured to pay down obligations on an accelerated timeline, not push them into the future.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The case against accelerated electrification is bolstered by the recent slump in EV sales, which is driven, in part, by the dismantling of pro-EV measures, such as federal EV tax credits and EPA tailpipe emissions standards.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Musk has indicated the company may look to boost fleet sales to commercial customers in response to questions about Cybertruck’s murky prospects.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The plan calls for up to 550 units, with steady monthly output to sustain fleet readiness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Using flying distance, an approximate 400-mile trip became a 3,550-mile journey.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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The white-gold indices, also hand-engraved, and star trails, evoking the night sky, are joined by 18-karat-pink-gold hands, a visible flying-tourbillon cage, a dual-register split-seconds flyback chronograph, and a semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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“High-speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-speed. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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