Thesaurus results for SPEED-READ

speed-read

verb

as in to read

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Recent Examples of speed-read Butler opened up some articles and speed-read like never before. — Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-read

Verb

Mercury in your 7th House quincunxes Saturn in your private 12th, making relationships, conversations, and unspoken needs harder to read at first.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
The king-size bed had a pristine, cloud-white duvet and sheets; by the foot of it sat a lounge chair and ottoman ideal for reading.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of read

Verb

Her body-skimming black gown with its waistcoat bodice from Patrick McDowell’s fall 2026 collection and Bulgari diamonds added that glamorous edge.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
My advice is to skim the last third of the show and head outdoors to see one of the show’s finest copies.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of skim

Verb

Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Authorities install a chip that is scanned by machines along federal highways.

— Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of scan

Verb

Housed in a 19th-century building with more than a dozen dealers, it’s packed with vintage furniture, artwork, jewelry, home decor, and the wonderfully random finds that make browsing an activity.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
The collection is largely sold out (with some pieces planned for a restock), but consider this your reminder to browse the brand's bestsellers, new arrivals and more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026