speed-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
  • Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • The cartridge casings found inside Robinson’s home had been fired by the rifle found near campus, according to a US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report read in court.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • The Rotary Mouse is suited for user tasks that require a lot of scrolling such as reading websites, writing lengthy documents, skimming spreadsheets, coding, or large amounts of video editing.
    Shirl Leigh July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026
  • Consumers can help protect themselves from skimming by inspecting card readers before use, covering the keypad when entering a PIN, monitoring account activity regularly, and promptly reporting suspicious transactions to their financial institution.
    Mary Ella Hastings July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The primary means of compromise the agency warned about was hackers scanning IP ranges with active Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents that accept common or default authentication credentials.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Shoppers can scan or tap an item’s barcode to pull up an instant breakdown of nutrition facts.
    Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • There's a great selection of dog-eared books to peruse, often by local authors or about local subjects.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Fans of collectibles can peruse the company’s blind boxes for characters like Smiski, Sonny Angel and Hello Kitty.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Sky Tower guests can browse designer fashion, accessories and other premium finds between lunch and a theater performance or pick up a last-minute outfit without making a separate journey to one of the city’s major shopping districts.
    Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The private residence then doubles as a temporary showroom, where guests who have booked through Instagram or via the brand’s newsletter can browse and shop.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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