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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-reading
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The simultaneous intimacy and distance of reading allowed personal reflection to become her new habit.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026 -
The University of Michigan on Friday reported another record low consumer sentiment reading.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Then the Solar System Dynamics Group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory analyzes the objects that will come closest to Earth, using infrared-scanning telescopes such as NEOWISE to estimate the size of asteroids, especially darker ones that are difficult to see in the visible spectrum.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2026
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Post-cycling analysis to evaluate condition The researchers also performed post-cycling analysis after 50 cycles, using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy to evaluate the condition of the electrodes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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This tendency, called marcescence, may have developed a few million years ago to discourage large mammals from browsing on trees in winter due to the bitterness of the tannin-rich leaves surrounding buds.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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Shopping is as much about browsing as buying, with Fisher noting favorites like The Spotty Dog Books & Ale, John Doe Records, Magic Hill Mercantile, Clove & Creek, and the ever-popular Antique Warehouse.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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The lace inset details add a romantic touch, and the body-skimming midi cut works nicely in a more formal setting.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Facing charges in connection with the skimming device found in December 2024 are Remus Rosu, 30, and Louisa Unguru, 25.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Take a cue from these stylish stars by perusing eight pairs of baggy jeans at Amazon from $22.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Her activities of choice are perusing Pinterest and surfing YouTube Shorts—essentially a high-latency TikTok.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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“Speed-reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-reading. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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