sped (up)

verb

variants or speeded (up)
Definition of sped (up)next
past tense of speed (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)
  1. accelerated
  2. rushed
  3. pushed
  4. urged
  5. hurried
  6. encouraged
Verb
  • Yet Saudi analysts have accelerated calls for a diversification of military supply chains and even nuclear energy endeavors amid doubts toward Washington's security commitments.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Challenges to books have accelerated, according to the American Library Association.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Video from the scene showed Boling lying on the ground as his brother and paramedics rushed to help him.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Poulos had 193 yards on 20-for-39 passing and rushed for 68 on 17 carries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of rushed
Verb
  • Milwaukee pulled to 85-72 after three quarters and got the first basket of the fourth, but Towns led the way as New York quickly pushed the lead beyond 20, with consecutive 3-pointers by Anunoby making it 106-78.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Suns had a 17-point halftime lead and pushed the advantage to 91-59 with four minutes left in the third quarter.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of pushed
Verb
  • Leo defended education and research amid university funding cuts, and urged scrutiny of AI and natural resource policies.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Anyone with more information was urged to contact LAPD South Traffic Division Detective Nily at 323-421-2577.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of urged
Verb
  • Under umbrellas, people hurried home after work, some stopping momentarily to look at the now-vacant space that had recently been home to many.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Carolina could be without three starters protecting Bryce Young, whom the Packers hurried 22 times, hit nine times and sacked six times in Week 8.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of hurried
Verb
  • Guests are encouraged to treat the entire neighborhood as the hotel and take part in cultural experiences such as geisha performances.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • As rounds of atmospheric rivers get ready to drench the Sacramento region, people are encouraged to take precautionary measures.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of encouraged
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“Sped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sped%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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