Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-reading
Verb
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With so much at stake, igniting that foundational love of reading in young learners has never been more important, especially for parents competing with the warm, inviting glow of screens for their children’s attention.—
Nancy S. Grasmick,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Honestly, by reading so much of their writing!—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Later in the afternoon, a small boy walked into the food pantry holding his mother’s hand, his eyes scanning the room while his mom quickly grabbed bread and looked for a lime.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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At her home on Vancouver Island, the Canadian-American actor spends her days scanning the chop for whales, not floundering swimmers.—
Andrea Sachs,
Washington Post,
13 Mar. 2026
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Travelers who have braved the buffet at 9 in the morning have likely had to dodge busy foot traffic while browsing selections.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The large gap between the hard palate and cheek teeth acts as a pocket for holding food items while browsing, and for manipulating cud.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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The shot was pure, skimming atop the grass to nestle inside the far post.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The petite size falls below my ankle without skimming the floor, and the adjustable waistband allows for a customizable fit.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Or Addison Rae perusing Britney Spears’s memoir while out and about?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Speed-reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-reading. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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