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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
was racing around trying to get everything done before her big trip to India
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Recent Examples of raced
Brands raced to expand through new stores and soaring stock keeping units — using quantity as the main measure of success.
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Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
When Quentin Grimes appeared to have an open fast-break dunk, González raced across the court to foul him at the rim.
—Jay King, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins raced to a 9-3 start in 2023, but lost a three-game AFC East lead to Buffalo, finished 11-6 and lost 26-7 in frigid conditions in Kansas City in a wild card game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
However, Reese Elzen, the Stillwater goalkeeper and Wisconsin commit, raced out a few yards and made a sliding stop.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
In the dotcom era, numerous companies raced to big valuations before going bankrupt due to hefty losses.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Thousands of onlookers gathered in the streets outside the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills as Taylor—then just 18 and ravishing in yards of white satin encrusted with seed pearls—raced to the ceremony.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Today, the rise of AI tools serves as a striking example of how fast companies have raced to implement new technologies to stay competitive.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2013, Tal Braude of Torrey Pines High School raced across the finish line at Fresno’s Woodward Park, clocking a 3-mile time of 15 minutes, 2 seconds.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
When Quentin Grimes appeared to have an open fast-break dunk, González raced across the court to foul him at the rim.
—Jay King, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
The Dolphins raced to a 9-3 start in 2023, but lost a three-game AFC East lead to Buffalo, finished 11-6 and lost 26-7 in frigid conditions in Kansas City in a wild card game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
However, Reese Elzen, the Stillwater goalkeeper and Wisconsin commit, raced out a few yards and made a sliding stop.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
In the dotcom era, numerous companies raced to big valuations before going bankrupt due to hefty losses.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Thousands of onlookers gathered in the streets outside the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills as Taylor—then just 18 and ravishing in yards of white satin encrusted with seed pearls—raced to the ceremony.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Today, the rise of AI tools serves as a striking example of how fast companies have raced to implement new technologies to stay competitive.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
In 2013, Tal Braude of Torrey Pines High School raced across the finish line at Fresno’s Woodward Park, clocking a 3-mile time of 15 minutes, 2 seconds.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raced
Verb
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Rogan has competitive experience but has not competed professionally.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The last beauty queen to represent Haiti at Miss Universe was Mideline Phelizor, who competed in 2022 on behalf of Port-au-Prince and placed in the Top 16.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Garcia again rammed officers’ cars and sped off before fleeing on foot and barricading himself inside his apartment, ICE said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Crystals that cleanse All three minerals sped up the breakdown under typical environmental conditions, but the rate depended heavily on crystal structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Supporters have contended that clips of the speech, including one shared by DHS from MEMRI, were edited in a way that misrepresented his intent.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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That will be followed by Study 02 next year featuring different hardware using stainless steel with 18-karat gold plating sourced from China, where Canadas contended hardware technology surpasses European alternatives.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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As Varsho trotted, the Rogers Centre erupted – and the fans kept partying on the club level well past midnight.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just as Tommy Fleetwood was preparing to putt on the green at the par-5 18th hole, a collared four-legged visitor trotted onto the fairway.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In November 1934, Italy traveled to London to play England, a meeting of the world champion and the team that believed itself the best in the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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From January through September, more than 18,100 migrants have traveled on boats from Panama to Colombia, according to Panama's National Migration Service.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Things also scurried in the branches above.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was said to have intentionally drove into bicycle lanes to strike some of the cyclists, said Christophe Sueur, the mayor of Saint-Pierre d'Oleron.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Periodically, one or two cars drove up for a box of food, but otherwise, all was quiet.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Elijah Metcalf hauled in five passes for 143 yards and a touchdown, while Jeffery Pittman rushed for 75 yards and a score on 18 carries.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Raced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raced. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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