speed-reading

Definition of speed-readingnext
present participle of speed-read

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-reading
Verb
  • Emotional intelligence, vital for navigating interpersonal dynamics and fostering resilience, is built by managing conflicts and reading people.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • That's the reason why people are still reading Austen, and so drawn to Austen today.
    Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Nashville — Steve Crook squints through the sun, scanning his surroundings with precision.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • And by passing footage to police rather than scanning them, Gabriel positions itself to avoid responsibility for the misidentifications that follow, says Pablo Nunes, director of the Center for Studies on Public Safety and Citizenship, a non-governmental organization based in Rio de Janeiro.
    Harry Booth, Time, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The convenience of having high-quality lenses fast and a flawless journey from browsing to owning is all part of the convenience that many online eyewear retailers offer today.
    K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • While browsing the thrift store, look for colorful quilts, blankets, or tablecloths to anchor your spread and provide a dry, comfortable place to sit while enjoying the outdoors.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Director David Anspaugh, whose resume includes small-town basketball tale Hoosiers and against-all-odds college football biopic Rudy, sticks rigidly to his sporting underdog formula, only skimming the surface of the David-versus-Goliath encounter.
    Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Thanks to its sleeveless silhouette, the top feels lightweight and breathable on hot days, while ribbed knits and stretch cotton fabrics offer a comfortable, body-skimming fit without feeling restrictive.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Get ahead of the fad cycle by perusing these casual-cool pants inspired by Oprah, Jennifer Lawrence, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Some may also argue that battery life is one of the MacBook Neo strengths, but perusing the actual third-party, quantitative tests that have been published to date disproves that.
    Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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“Speed-reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-reading. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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