Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-reading
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Keep reading for Pottery Barn open-box finds from the outlet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The academics largely described a mix of awe and concern, similar to what legendary investor Howard Marks described after reading a 5,000-word memo prepared for him by Claude.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Similar large-scale digitization efforts—such as the openVertebrate Project, led by the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Blackburn, which involved scanning thousands of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians—have begun transforming how biologists study anatomy.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gillespie said the bill would require machines capable of digitally scanning ballots while preserving copies that could be reviewed later if questions arise about the vote count.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 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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Her floor-skimming train shone like a thousand tiny diamonds, with champagne and silver sequins festooning every inch.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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The jaw-length bob The A-line shape of a jaw-skimming bob ensures the ends look voluminous.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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