HIGH-SPEED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

high-speed

adjective

Definition of high-speed

as in rapid

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Recent Examples of high-speed The problem is that the long-term strategy is predicated on the belief that control of advanced technologies and industry will trigger a new round of high-speed growth. — Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026 The technology already supports applications in telecommunications and high-speed data transmission. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 The game will include a moment to remember the victims of the high-speed train collision that killed 69 people and injured dozens last week. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 The Democrats’ letter said Gomez has been a strong advocate for telecom consumer protections, competition, network security, and access to affordable high-speed broadband. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-speed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-speed

Adjective

In early 2025, the organization relaunched its rapid response online efforts under a new brand, @FactPostNews, an account intentionally designed to look like an independent news aggregator, not a messaging arm of the party.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Huang has said that this system gives his company the flexibility to react to rapid changes in technology and remain agile.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of rapid

Adjective

The design was a drastic departure from previous Astons, ditching the effortlessly speedy look for a furious, contentious design language with almost cartoonish proportions.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
This includes relaxing rules around flaring—or burning off excess natural gas at well sites—as well as doing away with a program that requires speedy fixes for large methane leaks.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of speedy

Adjective

That same approach to solving urban problems — a sweeping pragmatic vision paired with swift on-the-ground action — became the foundation of her campaign.

— Alissa Walker, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2026
That demonstration also drew swift condemnation from the Biden administration and state and local officials.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

For the second of two F--- Cancer gigs, Reynoso has racked up a gloriously absurd 13 local bands on one madcap, rapid-fire club bill, where each will swarm the stage rig to plug in and play 10-minute sets before giving way to the next act.

— Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The rapid-fire induction into Hollywell’s home, indoors and outdoors, is overwhelming in a staggering way.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of rapid-fire

Adjective

Some Faculty Senate members warned that a hasty no-confidence vote would do little to address the underlying problems.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Pentecostal parents Ruth and Marius were accused of domestic violence, with worldwide protests criticizing what dissenters called harsh and hasty steps taken by Norwegian social workers without proper evidence.

— Tomris Laffly, Time, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of hasty

Adjective

The second scenario calls for a more accelerated adoption of circularity measures, reflecting the strong policy and market momentum of leading circular economy nations.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Factory tests show savings Using these findings, the researchers developed two accelerated formation protocols and tested them at C4V’s battery manufacturing facility in Binghamton, New York.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerated

Adjective

The rowers must master not only the precise movements required to maintain the fleet formation of five columns and three lines, but also the traditional boat songs performed during the procession.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2026
Until recently, Semi charging was limited to Tesla’s own facilities, like Giga Nevada and a fleet depot near the Port of Long Beach, plus a handful of customer-facing sites in Southern California.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026