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or speeded (up)
as in accelerated
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we have to speed up production if we are ever going to make the deadline
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sped (up)
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This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026 -
New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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Paige was rushed to the hospital where she was declared dead.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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During a June 25, 2024, international soccer match, referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field due to heat illness and had to be rushed to the hospital.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Trump has pushed a more hands-off approach for government intervention in the AI industry than his predecessor, former president Joe Biden.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The possibility of applying the law to only some types of institutions has also been a key concern for lawmakers who pushed this session to delay implementation of the law or repeal it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Advocates urged the Legislature to pass the ordinance after waiting for months and have long pushed for improved conditions inside the old facility.—
Ben Wheeler
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Gardner, the activist, hurried over, tapped Nereyda on the shoulder and pointed toward the pit.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The baseball team beat Calvin Christian 7-1, then hurried across the plaza at SDSU — about 50 yards — to cheer the girls on.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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But beyond that, he’s encouraged by the fact that the young creators who’ve already had enormous success online still value the cultural currency of theatrical movies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The pastor encouraged his community to know that there is courage in choosing not to give up, but instead to search together for the place for them.—
HANNAH RUHOFF,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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“Sped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sped%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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