sped (up)

variants or speeded (up)
past tense of speed (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sped (up)
Verb
  • The independent brand picked up momentum in secondary channels in May, when turnover rose to 36 percent and accelerated further in June, peaking at 43 percent.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In addition, Borenstein has accelerated the brand’s progress toward its sustainability commitments, including climate-positive by 2025 and a new commitment to be fully circular by 2030.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One of Marron’s sisters hurried in to see what had happened.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The Hurricanes’ offensive line also protected Beck, who was only sacked once and hurried once and had plenty of time to throw most of the night.
    Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a season-opening 38-21 win over Colorado State, Coleman rushed for 177 yards and two scores after rushing for 1,053 yards and 10 TDs for the Huskies in 2024.
    Joe Davidosn, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Sped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sped%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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