speed-reading

present participle of speed-read

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-reading
Verb
  • Keep reading for more Quince packing essentials from $40.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Another memorable station in my suspicious/contrarian reading life, but minus points for the nightmares.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Our primary overall benchmark, UL's PCMark 10, puts a system through its paces in productivity apps ranging from web browsing to word processing and spreadsheet work.
    Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Equally rugged adventure possibilities come via adventure packages offered by local outfitters that put you straight on the river or skimming over the canopy with no need for additional planning.
    The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Uranus retro here is like the teacher who pushes you to stop skimming the book and actually read it.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Spend time perusing its abundant deals.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Even more immersive, however, is the way that many of the gallery windows face out onto the surrounding Pollok Country Park, making the experience of perusing art feel like a stroll through the outdoors.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Speed-reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-reading. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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