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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The closing speed is evident, with Stutsman often arriving with violence to close down open lanes in the run game.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Noun
Add lemon zest and mix with the paddle attachment until the sugar is moist and fragrant, about 1 minute.
3: Add the butter and beat on medium speed until smooth, 1 to 3 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The closing speed is evident, with Stutsman often arriving with violence to close down open lanes in the run game.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Roughly 73% said using AI tools has sped up the time-to-hire.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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Sasaki spent his first months in a Dodgers uniform prioritizing his fastball velocity, which had dropped from 2023 to 2024 and became the focal point of his conversations with interested clubs this winter.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Although his fastball velocity ticked up marginally in his last start before the trade, the pitch sat at a season-low 90.8 mph Monday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Howard, a sixth-round draft pick out of Ohio State, has quickly become a fan favorite during training camp.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Jay Blades, the former factory worker who established himself as a firm favorite on British television, has been charged with two counts of rape.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Apart from Daytona, the 32-year-old driver will also race at Charlotte Roval, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Phoenix Raceway.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Why Inference Is The Next Frontier Businesses across sectors are racing to develop AI systems that can transform their operations.—
Andre Reitenbach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, rates of dementia, cancer mortality, heart disease, falls, and all-cause mortality (i.e. cause of death for any reason) are all significantly lower for people who take more daily steps compared with their less active peers.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then Maye barked signals and hurried the offense back to the line, as the defense showed blitz.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Several people were seen hurrying to help Warren, including Susan Collins of Maine and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who grabbed her by her forearm to lift her up.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In 1971, President Richard Nixon met with the Emperor of Japan on the tarmac in Anchorage as Hirohito traveled to Europe for meetings.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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On the last day of the season, Athletic Club will travel to the Santiago Bernabéu to take on Real Madrid.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The motion raised several concerns with the trial, claiming the court provided inadequate jury instructions related to the conspiracy to commit murder charge, the jury rushed to reach a verdict and the defense did not have enough time to prepare, among other points of contention.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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India’s transformation into an economic superpower has uplifted millions of households – which in turn have bought more cars and motorcycles, driving up the demand for gasoline.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Furthermore, with climate change driving record‑breaking heat waves and increasingly erratic weather, the industry faces a critical question: Can live music become climate‑conscious without losing its magic?—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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