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

The letter was read in all Catholic parishes across the state to inform parishioners about the amendment.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of read

Verb

This throw-on-and-go design from Grace Karin is a quintessential fall layering piece, with a classic crew neckline, a button-down closure, and a figure-skimming fit that isn’t overly bulky.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026
On the law enforcement side, federal and state authorities are working to find and remove skimming devices.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of skim

Verb

It can’t be scanned in a single line or column; it is contained by no frame other than the facade itself.

— Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
The spotters stand at the end of each of the aisles of the theatre-like seating area, with their backs to the horses and their eyes scanning the crowd for the slightest tick of movement to signal a bid.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of scan

Verb

Conference-goers are here to sample and peruse the shifting practices of the nation’s market for metaphysical beliefs.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Kids get into all sorts of things on the internet, but no parent wants their young children perusing adult websites.

— Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of peruse

Verb

Shoppers can browse vintage finds and past-season collections.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
And a 2020 report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation said Google shared sensitive user data — including geolocation, device IDs, identifying cookies and browsing history — with potentially hundreds of digital advertising companies.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026