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
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The conditions include wind speeds of 25 mph or more and humidity at 15% or less.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
During the chase, police said Cope drove at unsafe speeds, crossed into opposing lanes of traffic, and passed other vehicles unsafely.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 May 2026
SpaceX is working to offer gigabit speeds through next-generation satellites.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
However, not all helmets are designed to take impacts at speeds that e-bikes can reach.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
As planets in our solar system orbit the sun at varying speeds, sometimes their orbital paths bring them close together on the same side of the sun.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Ductless mini-split systems use more energy-efficient inverter technology and can run at varying speeds as needed.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Amazon had continued to sell e-bikes with speeds over 40 mph.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
This immediacy compresses decision-making timelines and speeds the pace of engagements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) speeds growth hormone release.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
And that those speeds exceed what a dark matter-rich cosmology operating under Einstein’s general theory of relativity would predict, where cluster collision speeds more typically cap out around 4000 km/s or so.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The law speeds a notoriously slow process and allows state parks officials to more easily buy lands for less than $1 million or take free donations from environmental groups if the properties abut existing state parks and won’t require hiring new rangers or other staff.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
This approach not only speeds up decision-making but also improves hiring quality by making comparisons between candidates more objective and data-driven.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Targeting them would affect far more than internet speeds, threatening everything from banking systems, military communications and AI cloud infrastructure to remote work, online gaming and streaming services.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The conditions include wind speeds of 25 mph or more and humidity at 15% or less.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
During the chase, police said Cope drove at unsafe speeds, crossed into opposing lanes of traffic, and passed other vehicles unsafely.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 May 2026
SpaceX is working to offer gigabit speeds through next-generation satellites.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
However, not all helmets are designed to take impacts at speeds that e-bikes can reach.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
As planets in our solar system orbit the sun at varying speeds, sometimes their orbital paths bring them close together on the same side of the sun.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Ductless mini-split systems use more energy-efficient inverter technology and can run at varying speeds as needed.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Amazon had continued to sell e-bikes with speeds over 40 mph.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Verb
This is the first time a drone delivery platform connects directly to a restaurant's point of sale, which speeds things up behind the scenes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
This immediacy compresses decision-making timelines and speeds the pace of engagements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) speeds growth hormone release.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
And that those speeds exceed what a dark matter-rich cosmology operating under Einstein’s general theory of relativity would predict, where cluster collision speeds more typically cap out around 4000 km/s or so.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The law speeds a notoriously slow process and allows state parks officials to more easily buy lands for less than $1 million or take free donations from environmental groups if the properties abut existing state parks and won’t require hiring new rangers or other staff.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
This approach not only speeds up decision-making but also improves hiring quality by making comparisons between candidates more objective and data-driven.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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Memorable concerts have included a 2019 interdisciplinary arts program featuring everything from music for two pianos to dance and children’s favorites, as well as a 2020 performance celebrating the installation of the bells.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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Newcomers looking to grasp the eclectic essence of Eurovision and its interplay of pop and politics should look no further than two of the fan favorites to emerge during a week that saw two semifinals ahead of the grand finale.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Almost all tickets are sold out for both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan races, according to the event website.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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For now, Singapore's supplies of bunker fuel have held up even as the price races up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Consumer staples names like General Mills , McCormick and Campbell's are among the stocks under pressure as investors assess consumer preferences and evolving grocery spend.—
Nick Wells,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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The psychological preferences of elite students mattered, too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Doctor Who, the longest-running British sci-fi television series, follows the stories of a regenerating Time Lord who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The Doctor) who travels on adventures through all of time and space.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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An evacuation center for residents and pets has been opened at the Chino Hills Community Center, at 14250 Peyton Drive.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In a video call with reporters, Eskamani said the suspension allows time to craft new rules excluding sloths from being allowed to be kept as pets or for exhibition.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In confident markets, industrial demand drives silver’s price, Anya-Gafu says.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Criminalizing hemp and marijuana drives the black market and helps the cartels, not the people.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a 48 yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Everyone in the group rushes together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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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.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Speeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeds. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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