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
  • 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
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
Verb
  • Unusual states at edges The team examined its molecular assembly using a scanning tunneling microscope.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
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
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

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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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