as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
the rapidness of the response to a call for assistance is critical in saving the victim of a heart attack
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Just 10 years ago, the average fastball velocity across the league was 93 mph.
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Budget allocation affects inventory velocity, which feeds back into margin.
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This time, the study included a vocabulary of over 1,000 words and achieved a median speed of 78 words per minute.
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Weah acknowledged Mbappe’s speed and performance after his brace helped France to a 2-1 win.
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The two women’s powerful, mysterious bond is sketched in sharp yet subtle dramatic strokes that are all the more thrilling for their breathless rapidity.
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The rapidity of these updates, and often the ensuing reverse ferret, has earned a nickname: TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out).
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The Israeli military courts have faced criticism over the years surrounding allegations of limited due process and high conviction rates of Palestinians, although Israel has pushed back on those accusations.
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With Airbnb bungalows renting for several times normal rates, locals test-drive hosting the world — and glimpse what Olympic crowds could bring next.
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“Rapidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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