HIGH-SPEED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

high-speed

adjective

Definition of high-speed

as in rapid

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of high-speed The escapade prompted a high-speed chase by two fighter jets and ended in an emergency landing in a sunflower field, according to local authorities. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Affluent Parisians, two hours away by high-speed rail, have been buying vacation and retirement homes. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 From the electric atmosphere around the circuit and pop-up activations around the city to high-speed racing and post-race concerts, there’s plenty of fun to be had at this year’s Formula 1 MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Our emergency departments see many fractures and concussions from high-speed crashes. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-speed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-speed

Adjective

Motion Applied brings experience from motorsport, where power electronics face rapid load changes and intense operating conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
The fear that rapid technological advances could threaten nuclear stability is not new.

— Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

Oswego avoided sending the ball near the speedy Konkey on kickoffs to prevent a repeat of last week’s scoring on a return.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The Rams never found a way to consistently deploy speedy receiver Tutu Atwell.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of speedy

Adjective

The last part of the episode was a lighter rapid-fire Q and A about Vrabel’s pet peeves.

— Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Accompanying the vocals sits an intriguing, rapid-fire, finger-picking guitar, performed in the recording studio by session musician Chip Young.

— Wendy Hargreaves, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rapid-fire

Adjective

Cooper also previously temporarily prevented the administration from closing the venue for the renovation project by ruling that the board’s decision was too hasty.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Experts say that the rising cost of travel and vacations may be pushing people to hasty decisions and less vigilance.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of hasty

Adjective

According to the International Energy Agency, global small modular reactor capacity could reach roughly 40 GW by 2050 under current policies, or as much as 120 GW under an accelerated scenario.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Texas joins national push for accelerated programs, even as some critics warn the trend could devalue diplomas.

— Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerated

Adjective

Despite Japan’s technological advancements, China continues to maintain a considerable advantage in fleet size and shipbuilding capacity.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
No word on fleet size or whether interested customers would be able to hail a vehicle right away.

— Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 July 2026