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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
Alabama raced out to a 24-point halftime lead en route to a 90-65 win over Texas Tech in the second round.
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Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
China's cyberspace regulator has raced to regulate the rapidly growing field in recent years, but struggled to stay ahead of a technology that is advancing faster than the rules designed to govern it.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Circuit outlines of Sebring, Daytona, Indianapolis, and Lime Rock, all tracks the ST raced at during the 1970s, are also worked into the design of the cabin.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
After lawmakers approved the map, called HB 1, opponents raced across Missouri to collect signatures to put it to a statewide vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
As Kael Combs was looking to inbound the ball, Folgueiras started jumping and raced toward the basket.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Everyone raced to the front of the boat to get a better view.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Adults would line up around the block for cupcakes that came out of vending machines; a company selling jumbo cupcakes with custard filling IPO’d at $13 a share, and people raced to buy a sheet of miniature tie-due cupcakes for $45.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Researchers have raced to build powerful quantum computers and identified connections to seemingly unrelated topics in fundamental physics.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
China's cyberspace regulator has raced to regulate the rapidly growing field in recent years, but struggled to stay ahead of a technology that is advancing faster than the rules designed to govern it.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Circuit outlines of Sebring, Daytona, Indianapolis, and Lime Rock, all tracks the ST raced at during the 1970s, are also worked into the design of the cabin.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
After lawmakers approved the map, called HB 1, opponents raced across Missouri to collect signatures to put it to a statewide vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
As Kael Combs was looking to inbound the ball, Folgueiras started jumping and raced toward the basket.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Everyone raced to the front of the boat to get a better view.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Adults would line up around the block for cupcakes that came out of vending machines; a company selling jumbo cupcakes with custard filling IPO’d at $13 a share, and people raced to buy a sheet of miniature tie-due cupcakes for $45.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Researchers have raced to build powerful quantum computers and identified connections to seemingly unrelated topics in fundamental physics.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raced
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In 2025, McElree competed 63 of 98 passes for 848 yards and 10 touchdowns.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the fifth year of Howe’s spell as head coach, Newcastle are transformed from relegation fodder into trophy-winners, from a footballing irrelevance into a team who have competed in the Champions League twice in three seasons, reaching the round of 16 for the first time in the current one.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Remedios, who was driving at 81 mph in a 40 mph zone, sped through a red light, according to his arrest report.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Last week a 7-ton meteor sped across the Ohio sky in a fireball that could be seen from several states away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Estancia, Los Amigos and University contended for postseason berths.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company’s legal defense contended that the claims in the lawsuit lack merit and pledged to vigorously defend against them in court.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Chelly the German Shepherd trotted into the clearing and stood at attention, ears alert and straining on her leash.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of those bullets traveled into Minugh's home.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Flanagan traveled to postwar Japan to help develop a child welfare program.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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When Clark’s tooth went flying late in the game, members of the UCLA staff scurried around to try and find it.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The news of potential negotiations drove down the price of oil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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An officer of the Alvarado Police Department drove up, got out of his car, and drew his weapon.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Child injured in shooting Police said a bullet struck the child in his right leg, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Medics rushed the child to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in stable condition.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Raced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raced. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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