speed freak

Definition of speed freaknext

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Recent Examples of speed freak Let the record show, however, that the 22-year-old power/speed freak has not slowed down. Andy Behrens, New York Times, 8 June 2026 At the end of that decade, in 1999, as the fourth-generation SL was entering its twilight years, the speed freaks at AMG decided to create a special SL hotrod. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026 Sure, the idea of more power always sounds better to confirmed speed freaks such as myself, but simply turning up the wick wouldn’t keep with the RBW ethos—and might throw that balance fully out of whack, in fact. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Yet in that regard, the instantaneous torque of electric propulsion could still provide enough thrust to satisfy speed freaks driving a production Sollei. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 The Ultima line was designed for speed freaks looking to enjoy quick getaways in comfort and style. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2023 Reeves has long been known as a speed freak with an extensive motorcycle collection. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 14 July 2022 These events are categorized into easy rider, steady eddy, and speed freak, providing spaces for all kinds of cyclists, and are central to raising funds to support Fearless Flyers. Alex Showerman, Outside Online, 1 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed freak
Noun
  • There were crackheads in the neighborhood, and, once, his landlady’s dog was injured by gunfire.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • Hunter Biden spent years being called a crackhead on the internet by Candace Owens.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
Noun
  • Artificial intelligence can worsen this by confidently directing attention, causing users to stop searching prematurely if AI's initial answer is plausible but incorrect.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, there has been a slew of viral videos on TikTok and other social media platforms in which users allegedly show how to trick the monitoring systems for the exam.
    Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ruston Kelly surrendered to sobriety after a freak accident nearly derailed his life.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • Skattebo’s injury was a freak accident that happened when his foot got trapped under his body as he got wrapped up by Eagles linebacker Zack Baun.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Biel is a pitiless cokehead who, we’re told, later marries a senator and has four kids.
    Ky Henderson, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
  • It was rumored Pacino’s character was a cokehead, something Pacino and Mann have copped to in recent years.
    Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
Noun
  • Nobody in his immediate circle knows that Bret is gay, enjoying regular dalliances with class pothead Matt (Owen Painter) and pining over Ryan (Daniel Dale).
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The character begins as a rock music-loving pothead who isn't too interested in what's going on with his family.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Many ex-addicts turn to religion, exchanging one inflexible code for another; John’s own post-heroin spiritual exercises were omnivorous.
    Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His mother was a crack addict with a habit of stabbing her romantic partners.
    Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Would the scary girls with fairy wings still be hanging around a trust-fund junkie with a tank of nitrous?
    Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
  • The trailer introduces us to our hero, Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, who was the junkie in Weapons.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • With acidheads in the streets and upheaval in the studios, 1969 was a time of profound change not just in Hollywood, but in America at large.
    Alejandro de la Garza, Time, 26 July 2019

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“Speed freak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed%20freak. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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