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to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speeding
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
Other snags are purely visual, notably the capper to the scene where King must toss the bag of ransom millions at a specific time and place, from a speeding elevated train.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Dash camera video captured the teen speeding away from the traffic stop and narrowly missing a deputy standing in the road.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
After speeding past traffic at 100 mph, the driver exited the freeway in Woodland Hills and continued to recklessly drive onto the wrong side of the road and swerve between lanes in nearby Canoga Park.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Over time, that can make your brain less resilient against stressors like illness and aging, speeding up changes tied to dementia.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Jan. 2026
So, to prevent the car from crashing, the Fed is forced to let off the brake, even if the car is speeding toward the cliff of over-spending.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Larger than a football field, weighing in at a cool one million pounds, it was assembled in orbit—at a construction site 250 miles high, speeding around the planet at 17,500 miles per hour.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
He was also convicted of speeding in a school zone in September 2017 in Tool, according to the warrant.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Melvindale police pulled over a speeding vehicle during the weekend – and ended up delivering a baby.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Most speeding violations in Ohio add two points to a driver's license, with 12 points resulting in a suspension.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2025
Other snags are purely visual, notably the capper to the scene where King must toss the bag of ransom millions at a specific time and place, from a speeding elevated train.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Dash camera video captured the teen speeding away from the traffic stop and narrowly missing a deputy standing in the road.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
After speeding past traffic at 100 mph, the driver exited the freeway in Woodland Hills and continued to recklessly drive onto the wrong side of the road and swerve between lanes in nearby Canoga Park.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Over time, that can make your brain less resilient against stressors like illness and aging, speeding up changes tied to dementia.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Jan. 2026
So, to prevent the car from crashing, the Fed is forced to let off the brake, even if the car is speeding toward the cliff of over-spending.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Larger than a football field, weighing in at a cool one million pounds, it was assembled in orbit—at a construction site 250 miles high, speeding around the planet at 17,500 miles per hour.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
He was also convicted of speeding in a school zone in September 2017 in Tool, according to the warrant.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Melvindale police pulled over a speeding vehicle during the weekend – and ended up delivering a baby.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeding
Verb
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Season One concludes with the Texas Tech geology graduate abandoning a well crew after tragedy strikes, only to achieve rapid success in his personal and work endeavors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But one weekend in November, people who would typically be hurrying by, staring down at their phones, stopped.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
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Butler began hurrying Boise State and pushing up the tempo, which allowed the Broncos to score off several backdoor cuts and slip screens for big dunks and layups at the rim.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Admire holiday toy trains racing through a miniature metropolis.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Cyclones’ usually elite defense ranks 11th in the Big 12 in rushing defense, 10th in passing defense and 14th in sacks.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even so, the worries came rushing in.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Kylie wears a black polo shirt, black joggers and white running shoes.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Currently in theaters is Yorgos Lanthimos’ fifth collaboration with Emma Stone, Bugonia, which also stars Jesse Plemons; that pic counting a current running cume of $13M+ at the global box office, now in its second week in theaters.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Pittsburgh Police say a woman has been charged with animal neglect and is accused of zipping a puppy inside of a suitcase.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Cooking classes, e-biking through the vineyards, hot air balloon rides, and zipping around the country roads in a Ferrari are also on offer.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The mention of plea negotiations came when Judge Ramon Reyes, who is overseeing the poker case, asked Jones about consenting to stopping the 70-day speedy trial clock — a common occurrence in complex prosecutions.—
John Annese,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Considering these outcomes, what seems like a speedy remedy can actually create conditions for longer-term problems—both in relation to the environment and the home itself.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Speeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeding. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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