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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
  • The key difference is that an HGV is accelerated by a rocket before gliding toward its target, while an HCM uses an air-breathing engine to sustain hypersonic flight.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Hurts was 16 for 25 for 153 yards with an interception, and Saquon Barkley rushed for 82 yards on 15 carries.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Technology priorities can shift quickly, and waiting until a new need becomes urgent often means higher costs, rushed implementations and operational disruption.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of rushed
Verb
  • Balmaceda also pushed back on the idea that mass popularity and quality are mutually exclusive.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some people felt strongly that kratom should be banned, while others pushed for a regulated marketplace.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of pushed
Verb
  • During a meeting with French bishops on Sunday morning, Leo praised their response to victims and urged them to continue.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • During a meeting with French bishops Sunday morning, Leo praised their response to victims and urged them to continue.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of urged
Verb
  • Last week against fellow FBS newcomer North Dakota State, Sharman was chased, hurried, sacked, clobbered and more.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • He also was sacked twice and hurried into poor throws on multiple occasions.
    — Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurried
Verb
  • Guests who need accessible room setups or transportation are encouraged to arrange these in advance of their visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Harris encouraged consumers who are interested in how their food is produced to research farms and producers and, when possible, buy closer to home.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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