1
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
we dashed off the remaining paperwork with as much speed as possible so we could leave for the long weekend
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2
as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speed
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and keeps your gut running smoothly.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rip currents can travel at speeds of up to 8 feet per second, faster than an Olympic swimmer.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The driver of the truck sped up before the attacks, and Koenig whooped with excitement after Bartell was killed and her car drifted off the road, testimony at trial revealed.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and keeps your gut running smoothly.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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Thursday’s rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa went well enough (2 1/3 innings/38 pitches), and the club has also seen an uptick in velocity.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a post on X on Tuesday, Berardelli said the wind shear—meaning a rapid change in wind velocity or direction—was a reason why the Atlantic should remain quiet for the next 10 days.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film started out as one of season’s hot favorites, garnering a near-record 13 nominations, including in the Best International Feature Film category.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Drugstore favorites include La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk and CeraVe Hydrating Mineral.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thousands of residents were evacuated as the flames raced up the Santa Ana Mountains, cresting and driving straight toward the Lake Elsinore area, burning cabins in the Cleveland National Forest’s Holy Jim Canyon and then homes in the El Cariso Village neighborhood.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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With California poised to become the first state to formally regulate microplastics in consumer products, many brands and retailers are racing to evaluate their value chains in anticipation of significant operational shifts.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Kansas City, a K5 robot named Marshall helped lower crime rates at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in the Southeast portion of the city, according to multiple television reports last summer.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Before the Euros, players were asked to rank their penalty preference from one to 11.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Some people never even showed, despite me calling them repeatedly to hurry up.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cutting an image that contrasted with Ali’s more libertine act, Frazier traveled with his family, including his teenage son, Marvis, an aspiring boxer himself.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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