as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speeds
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Low wind speeds and low humidity levels also contributed to Idaho’s high score in the study.
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Hali Smith
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
That allows the drive to maintain higher transfer speeds over longer periods instead of slowing down as temperatures rise.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) The Apple iPad Air M4 accelerates daily multitasking speeds by housing a next-gen M4 silicon engine engineered for fluid graphics and complex AI operations.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Through it all, there’s an incredible amount of feedback, even at high speeds.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Optical technology allows semiconductors to process signals at speeds close to that of light.
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Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Traffic speeds saw a massive improvement during Game 4, on Thursday, June 25, clocking in at 30% faster than historical data.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The driver was headed south on Nall at high speeds.
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Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
The First Alert Weather Team is keeping an eye on this next storm system, just in case the timeline speeds up.
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Today, there are ways the food production world speeds up the process without fermentation through chemical production by mixing the soybeans with hydrochloric acid, which breaks down the proteins in the soybeans.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Deadheading just speeds up the process, while offering some benefits.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Any wind speeds over 58 mph are considered severe, according to NWS meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi.
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Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
If one department speeds up but the next hasn’t adopted AI, the gains hit a bottleneck and disappear.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Noun
But these unprotected vehicles can run at automobile speeds, posing a risk of injury that’s greater than for those pedaling nonpowered, slower two-wheelers.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Low wind speeds and low humidity levels also contributed to Idaho’s high score in the study.
—
Hali Smith
july 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
That allows the drive to maintain higher transfer speeds over longer periods instead of slowing down as temperatures rise.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) The Apple iPad Air M4 accelerates daily multitasking speeds by housing a next-gen M4 silicon engine engineered for fluid graphics and complex AI operations.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
Through it all, there’s an incredible amount of feedback, even at high speeds.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Optical technology allows semiconductors to process signals at speeds close to that of light.
—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Traffic speeds saw a massive improvement during Game 4, on Thursday, June 25, clocking in at 30% faster than historical data.
—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The driver was headed south on Nall at high speeds.
—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Verb
Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, preventing smothering and speeds up decomposition for reuse.
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Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
The First Alert Weather Team is keeping an eye on this next storm system, just in case the timeline speeds up.
—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Today, there are ways the food production world speeds up the process without fermentation through chemical production by mixing the soybeans with hydrochloric acid, which breaks down the proteins in the soybeans.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Deadheading just speeds up the process, while offering some benefits.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Any wind speeds over 58 mph are considered severe, according to NWS meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi.
—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
If one department speeds up but the next hasn’t adopted AI, the gains hit a bottleneck and disappear.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.
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Hanging baskets brimming with geraniums, begonias, petunias, and other summertime favorites can liven up front porches, patios, and balconies with fantastic color.
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Anthropic has accused the Chinese firm Alibaba of launching the largest attack yet attempting to clone Claude, as China races to match the capabilities of Anthropic’s leading model following Mythos’ release and subsequent restriction from foreign markets.
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Once again, extraordinary wealth is concentrating into fewer hands while technology races ahead faster than society’s moral conscience.
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There's a variety of approaches to preventing mosquitoes that can fit a range of situations, budgets, landscapes, and preferences.
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Steak and quality win As demand for beef holds up, consumers have shown clear preferences within the segment.
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There will be an official reception attended by Iraq’s prime minister, senior government officials and religious leaders before the cortege travels to the Imam Ali Shrine, an important pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims.
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This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track.
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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In parks, some people can even be seen walking their humanoids just like pets.
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By stripping out parts and, crucially, reducing the number of unique parts, the company shortens manufacturing time, raises reliability, and drives down cost, all at once.
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Fire shelters are mandatory equipment for crews who work across rugged terrain where things can change at a moment’s notice, especially when extremely dry and windy weather drives the flames, as happened last Saturday.
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Instead, the film rushes to its next action beat.
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Babcock is a possession coach; Bouchard’s brilliant passes tape-to-tape out of the defensive zone are textbook starters for rushes up the ice.
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If someone hurries you, slow the exchange and name what feels good in your body, like sitting down before deciding on plans.
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Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.
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“Speeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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