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Recent Examples of speed-read
Butler opened up some articles and speed-read like never before.
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Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-read
Verb
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The officers read back the description from the 911 call.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During many eclipse seasons, the moon merely skims Earth's penumbra and umbra.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lui Sarinan, 17, skimmed the job description taped to the plastic folding table.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The studs are placed into each tire by a robot arm, and then scanned to ensure they're properly locked into the tread.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2026
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Franny scans the cabin, searching for something else to talk about, something that will keep them in each other's presence, if only for a little while longer.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Head to that same site to peruse our full calendar of events.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fill up on gas and peruse a staggering menu of over 700 variations of fizzy pop, including weird and wonderful flavors such as teriyaki beef jerky soda.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stroll through the Norton Museum of Art or the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, browse chic boutiques, or sip cocktails at waterfront spots.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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With more time, adding an Art Deco walking tour, browsing Lincoln Road and exploring North Beach gives a fuller picture of how the city functions beyond the tourist core.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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