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or speeded
as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of sped
Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
About two weeks later, DeLaRosa and another officer were conducting a traffic stop on a highway when the same BMW sped by two times at more than 100 mph, coming within feet of them, the DA’s office said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Iturrino reportedly testified that Chambers’ Porsche – estimated to have been traveling over 70 mph – sped past the couple, just barely missing her.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Two reps later, Nix saw blitz and — with a veteran’s cool — checked into a quick-hit to Evan Engram, who sped for 20 yards.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
When the lead vehicle moved over, the Cadillac sped up to about 80 mph in a 65 mph zone, according to the deputy.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
As Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow gained control of the puck in the defensive zone, Dickinson, sensing an opportunity to create an odd-man rush, sped up the ice.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The man sped up, deputies said, causing the woman to fall out of his moving car.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
About two weeks later, DeLaRosa and another officer were conducting a traffic stop on a highway when the same BMW sped by two times at more than 100 mph, coming within feet of them, the DA’s office said.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Iturrino reportedly testified that Chambers’ Porsche – estimated to have been traveling over 70 mph – sped past the couple, just barely missing her.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Two reps later, Nix saw blitz and — with a veteran’s cool — checked into a quick-hit to Evan Engram, who sped for 20 yards.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
When the lead vehicle moved over, the Cadillac sped up to about 80 mph in a 65 mph zone, according to the deputy.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
As Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow gained control of the puck in the defensive zone, Dickinson, sensing an opportunity to create an odd-man rush, sped up the ice.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The man sped up, deputies said, causing the woman to fall out of his moving car.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sped
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Satuala raced 40 yards to the end zone.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bailey, with headphones on, listened as the spirit box raced through radio frequencies for answers to questions the guests asked.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Following the incident, bystanders rushed to assist the men, who were then taken to Enmore Regional Hospital.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Twenty-four sides travelled to Chile for the latest edition of a tournament that has given rise to some of the finest players across the globe.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many suburbanites would come to Philadelphia to do their holiday shopping, while others traveled to the city for the annual Army-Navy football game, according to Britannica.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Cox said via email last week that the cost of new construction and the site topography where the old police headquarters stood drove the cost up so high that the location was not the best choice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The suspects drove a truck up to the museum, part of which was originally built as a castle.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Landscaping crews zipped along cemetery roads around in carts as sprinklers shot water across green lawns.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The zip-up collar gives it a preppy-casual vibe that can be zipped down and layered with a necklace, or zipped up with leg-elongating flare jeans and sneakers.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Varsho trotted, the Rogers Centre erupted – and the fans kept partying on the club level well past midnight.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just as Tommy Fleetwood was preparing to putt on the green at the par-5 18th hole, a collared four-legged visitor trotted onto the fairway.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After a Joey Estes fastball came near his head, Robles whirled around and chucked his bat at the pitcher.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Between events, Diamandis whirled around, making and cementing connections.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After the final whistle blew at Memorial Stadium, Kiffin made some headlines for his postgame behavior toward an Oklahoma player.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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But as the team was celebrating, the officials on the field blew the play dead and gave Philadelphia the first down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Sped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sped. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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