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
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
The falling rock plummeted into the deep waters at the terminus of the South Sawyer Glacier and caused an initial 100-meter-high breaking wave that tore across the fjord at speeds exceeding 70 meters a second.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
Amazon had continued to sell e-bikes with speeds over 40 mph.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The researchers also tested different impact speeds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Sprints are chaotic and instinctual, for all the planning that can be done, decisions have to be made on feeling, with risk, at speeds topping out at around 80kph.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The suspect hit speeds as high as 110 mph.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Winds are blowing west to northwest at speeds of 5-10 mph.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In the video, the vehicle speeds away.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 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
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
The falling rock plummeted into the deep waters at the terminus of the South Sawyer Glacier and caused an initial 100-meter-high breaking wave that tore across the fjord at speeds exceeding 70 meters a second.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
Amazon had continued to sell e-bikes with speeds over 40 mph.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The researchers also tested different impact speeds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Sprints are chaotic and instinctual, for all the planning that can be done, decisions have to be made on feeling, with risk, at speeds topping out at around 80kph.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The suspect hit speeds as high as 110 mph.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Winds are blowing west to northwest at speeds of 5-10 mph.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Verb
Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
In the video, the vehicle speeds away.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 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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Cam Ross and Dane Key are the early WR favorites to stick past August.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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There are baking projects like homemade bagels, riffs on fast-food favorites, and a couple of drinks to round things out.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Jake LaRavia races down for a layup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Indian market opportunity, however, comes with the pressure to pivot strategy based on consumer preferences.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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As a major destination for outdoor parties ranging from pop-up shops for local vendors to off-season wedding celebrations, the team informs guests of any events on the agenda before booking, so each stay is suitable to visitor preferences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The ship, small by cruise liner standards, travels to the Antarctic.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, a recent widow who travels with her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Morgan) to the Western Canadian frontier to escape a threat back home and make a fresh start following her husband’s death.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Few county shelters have kennels, and people sleeping outside are often hesitant to abandon their pets just to sleep in a bed for a few nights.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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This allows double the money to be invested in our organizations and pets.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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So does her husband who drives a van for people with disabilities.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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As with all the company’s apparel and merchandise purchases, a portion of the proceeds supports the Guy Harvey Foundation, which funds scientific research, advances education and drives advocacy to protect marine ecosystems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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David then rushes forward and punches Niemi in the back of the head at least twice, according to the video.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The Flyers just don’t give up odd-man rushes.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 11 May. 2026.
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