speed-reading

Definition of speed-readingnext
present participle of speed-read

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-reading
Verb
  • Policymakers and lawmakers are worried that AI reading emotions and trying to gauge mental states is an endangerment to the public.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • School Board member Adam Cervera, who has been particularly critical of Ajayi, posted a scathing response on social media after reading the tax collector’s news release.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Both states have passed legislation requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with DHS, and in Florida, even Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now scanning Flock cameras to assist ICE.
    Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026
  • The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.
    Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • The new service will enable streaming, browsing and real-time communication across American’s domestic and short-haul international routes, according to a news release.
    DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
  • In recent years, the rise of dating apps—some of which allow users to set height preferences when browsing potential matches—has made height exaggeration even more ubiquitous.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The company’s smaller New Shepard rockets soar from Texas, skimming space for a few minutes with tourists and science experiments.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • Styles such as shoulder-skimming layers, airy lobs, and soft shags can add movement, create fullness, and highlight bone structure without the maintenance of very short crops or extra-long lengths.
    Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Below, keep perusing through Martha Stewart’s beauty routine.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
  • On Thursday evenings, the SLO farmers market pops up along Higuera Street, and perusing the 100-plus stalls here is a great way to experience the wealth of this agricultural region and feel like a local.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
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“Speed-reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-reading. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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