Synonyms of sped

sped

verb

variants or speeded

past tense of speed

as in hurried

to proceed or move quickly

a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hurried
• raced
• rushed
• traveled
• drove
• scurried
• flew
• trotted
• jumped
• chased
• zipped
• buzzed
• scooted
• ran
• darted
• stepped
• blew
• dashed
• blasted
• zoomed
• whirled
• scuttled
• hustled
• rammed
• ripped
• bolted
• hastened
• hurtled
• jogged
• bowled
• tore
• hurled
• blazed
• whisked
• rocketed
• careened
• motored
• breezed
• bustled
• rustled
• barreled
• careered
• humped
• coursed
• shot
• galloped
• bundled
• hied
• nipped
• pelted
• cracked (on)
• jetted
• belted
• beat it
• bombed
• hared
• flitted
• sprinted
• highballed
• cannonballed
• whizzed
• accelerated
• stepped on it
• scampered
• streaked
• scudded
• made tracks
• shook a leg
• got a move on
• hotfooted (it)
• scuffled
• stampeded
• quickened
• overtook
• beetled
• outpaced
• outstripped
• outran
• stepped out
• caught up
• arrowed
• fast-forwarded
• beelined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crept
• crawled
• dragged
• poked
• lingered
• lagged
• hung (around or out)
• poked
• loitered
• strolled
• sauntered
• shuffled
• ambled
• tarried
• plodded
• dawdled
• dallied
• lumbered
• decelerated
• slowed (down or up)
• dillydallied

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sped

In June 2021, a camera helped locate a murderer, Joseph Jean, 56, who sped off after stabbing a 38-year-old woman on a sidewalk in Fort Lauderdale, the agency said. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

The research was slow at first, but more recent advances in technology — including artificial intelligence — have sped things up. — Pien Huang, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

In the final days of California’s legislative session, lawmakers sped through a sweeping package of climate and energy bills that could reshape climate spending, utility rates and environmental reviews. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Henry drove off and sped up to 45 mph before jerking the car. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

As soon as baby River entered the world, things in the delivery room sped up. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Earlier in the game, Thomas’ pressure sped up Milroe, who saw his pass batted down by defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Officers said Rodriguez sped out of the lot and fled the scene. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The officers turned around to initiate a traffic stop on Van Dyke and Miller, south of 14 Mile, but Grier sped away, police said. — Christina Hall, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2026