sped (up)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sped (up)
Verb
  • The Roots Of The 70-Hour Workweek The 996 work culture originated in China's tech and manufacturing sectors in the early 2010s, becoming widespread as the country's rapid economic growth accelerated through the mid-2010s.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The introduction of name, image and likeness money and unlimited transfers has accelerated player movement at an unprecedented rate and lowered the ceiling at the top of the sport.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On third-and-2 at the CU 20, the Buffs QB hurried left with seemingly the entire Houston defense in pursuit, spotted Omarion Miller just past the line of scrimmage, and shoveled him the ball before the red jerseys closed in.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But a ship arrived and everyone hurried aboard without understanding a word of what the greeter was saying.
    Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Aaron Lague ran for 106 yards and three touchdowns, while Luke Cathcart rushed for a score and caught a touchdown pass to amass 126 total yards in Fairhaven’s 42-29 South Coast Conference win over Somerset Berkley.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Canyon’s Alexander Lundsberg passed for 461 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 53 yards.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 13 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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