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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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Those of us who subscribe and read the paper each and every day know the coverage of the deplorable Operation Midway Blitz has been outstanding, and now the world knows too.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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These intimate reflections read like pages taken from private diaries, with all the informality and vulnerability of that genre, including misspellings and stray thoughts.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Crafted from a soft, body-skimming blend of rayon, polyester, and spandex, this wrap-style dress offers all-day comfort.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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These skinny jeans are a close lookalike for Stewart’s with a mid-blue wash and ankle-skimming silhouette.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney said for several years her county has used an electronic system to scan bar codes on the back of driver’s licenses to check in voters at polling places.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Passengers are screened, scanned and checked multiple times before ever stepping onto a plane.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Amble along historic Pine Avenue to peruse local shops, grab lunch, or visit Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Last week, my daughter and I perused the menu online together, and she was drawn to the Falafel & Farro Bowls with Feta, Veggies & Garlic Tahini Sauce.—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Grab a pint from one of the area’s craft breweries, browse an independent art gallery, or catch a performance at a local theater.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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