Thesaurus results for SPEED-READING

speed-reading

verb

Definition of speed-reading

present participle of speed-read

as in reading

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The third step, Taborn said, involves going into the field with investigators and reading the energy of the environment.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Cozy up in a reading nook complete with a brass floor lamp that casts a warm glow, or give your bedside a functional upgrade with this mid-century nightstand.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of reading

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Video later released by police showed the shooter walking inside and scanning the open gift shop.

— Mark Dee August 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026
Today’s robots build a picture of the world by scanning their surroundings and stitching pixels together into a map.

— Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of scanning

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Orders can be delivered to your seat using a QR code or picked up while browsing the individual stalls and food trucks throughout the venue.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Join me and keep browsing Maeve finds, including an adorable polka-dot halter mini and pull-on track pants, below.

— Tessa Petak, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of browsing

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With a knee-skimming silhouette and lightweight denim fabric, the style offers the comfort of your favorite jeans with the sophisticated look of a skirt.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
At the lavish ceremony, the actress donned a pale-yellow, shoulder-skimming Valentino gown gifted to her by the designer.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of skimming

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Its under-the-radar outlet section is especially worth perusing, with savings on new furniture including accent chairs, sectionals, storage ottomans, and table sets.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Makeup Deals As a makeup connoisseur, perusing pages of beauty products was hardly a grueling task.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of perusing

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