speed (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed (up)
Verb
  • Witnesses told police the SUV appeared to accelerate directly at the family.
    Bethany Brown, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Currently, a shift in technology and user behavior might accelerate the conclusion of the agreement.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • First responders rushed to the scene, although the investigation into the attack has been handed to the FBI.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
  • Airport communications staff rushed to put together a media event Friday morning.
    Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • That is a false narrative that Republicans have been pushing for years now.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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“Speed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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