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
  • That prospect has also accelerated efforts to develop quantum-resistant cryptography.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Freestanding beauty stores’ openings will be accelerated in other countries.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • According to People, the New York Port Authority said one flight attendant was rushed to the hospital for her injuries.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Archer rushed for 325 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rushed
Verb
  • Already, two bipartisan groups of senators have pushed back on the decision, including seven Republicans.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Lebanese officials have pushed for a last-minute extension of UNIFIL's mandate, so far without success.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pushed
Verb
  • Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said the storm would affect the whole city, and urged city residents to avoid the peninsula through the weekend as crews worked to clean up the area.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents to stay indoors.
    — Adrian Florido, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of urged
Verb
  • Some hurried to try to unmask the anonymous woman behind the accusations.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Last week against fellow FBS newcomer North Dakota State, Sharman was chased, hurried, sacked, clobbered and more.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurried
Verb
  • Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time when traveling on State Highway 55.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • There’s no cost to attend, but a donation for the local food pantry network is encouraged.
    — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 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 Oct. 2026.

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