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 broader reality is technology has changed the way people read.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Both he and Jones are both represented by CAA — and once Jones read it, the actor wanted in.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
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
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
Verb
  • Maya and Callum, both smiling happily at each other, perused the menu.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • And when you’re done with that, maybe peruse some of the many other unlikely Doom ports that Ars has covered over the years.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Users can save items directly while browsing the web using a share extension, upload saved photos off their devices, or save items directly from other users’ collections.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Guests can pose on the Emperor’s throne, recreate moments from the films’ promotional posters and browse a merchandise shop stocked with exclusive collectibles.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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