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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Additionally, digital messages will be displayed along the 8-mile stretch of freeway to recommend speeds that will help improve safety and the flow of traffic to drivers in real-time.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
At speeds unimaginable even a year ago, AI supplies investors with a confident, seemingly thorough and impressively well informed analysis.
—Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
While standard e-bikes under 750 watts are permitted on the Greenbelt, electric dirt bikes, which can reach speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour, are not.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2026
Ruptures occur at various depths, faults hold varying amounts of potential energy, and tectonic plates break at different speeds — each affecting how the quake is felt even from a short distance away, Pitarka said.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Although living in a high-rise may keep you above a dangerous storm surge — and modern buildings in Miami-Dade County are built to withstand wind speeds of at least 165 mph — experts advise leaving ahead of a hurricane.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The stamina, coordination, reflexes and maneuvering of a vehicle at such ridiculously high speeds is more than admirable.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
What are the top speeds ever hit in an Indy 500 race?
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Adequate spacing ensures sunlight and air can reach all parts of the plant, which speeds up fruit production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
While that driver slows down, the black car speeds up.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
This preselection process dramatically speeds things up, reducing what once took hours to something approaching real-time identification of maritime targets.
—David Szondy
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Then, the swing speeds up and keeps moving faster and faster, seeming to move without any push.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
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
Noun
Capable of traveling at speeds exceeding Mach 5 while maneuvering in flight, these weapons are designed to compress enemy reaction times and evade many traditional missile defense systems.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Additionally, digital messages will be displayed along the 8-mile stretch of freeway to recommend speeds that will help improve safety and the flow of traffic to drivers in real-time.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
At speeds unimaginable even a year ago, AI supplies investors with a confident, seemingly thorough and impressively well informed analysis.
—Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
While standard e-bikes under 750 watts are permitted on the Greenbelt, electric dirt bikes, which can reach speeds of 60 to 70 miles per hour, are not.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2026
Ruptures occur at various depths, faults hold varying amounts of potential energy, and tectonic plates break at different speeds — each affecting how the quake is felt even from a short distance away, Pitarka said.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Although living in a high-rise may keep you above a dangerous storm surge — and modern buildings in Miami-Dade County are built to withstand wind speeds of at least 165 mph — experts advise leaving ahead of a hurricane.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
The stamina, coordination, reflexes and maneuvering of a vehicle at such ridiculously high speeds is more than admirable.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
What are the top speeds ever hit in an Indy 500 race?
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Verb
But the technology risks becoming outdated as Starlink Mobile adds more robust features, including data for select mobile apps, video calling, and, eventually, 150Mbps speeds through a next-generation network.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 May 2026
Adequate spacing ensures sunlight and air can reach all parts of the plant, which speeds up fruit production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
While that driver slows down, the black car speeds up.
—Julia Avant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
This preselection process dramatically speeds things up, reducing what once took hours to something approaching real-time identification of maritime targets.
—David Szondy
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Then, the swing speeds up and keeps moving faster and faster, seeming to move without any push.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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The Rams are currently the favorites to win the Super Bowl, regardless of what your favorite book is.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Its most recent 54th run was record-breaking, the biggest marathon in history, with 132 countries represented, 59,226 finishers and by far the highest number of spectators in every neighborhood who supported and cheered runners on a route that races through all five boroughs.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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What Wolff came back with was the idea to take F1 Academy from a standalone series to one that races alongside F1.—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Bartenders craft drinks based on users’ preferences, rather than a menu.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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The affordable passenger train travels between all five mountainous villages in Italy’s Cinque Terre region, running from spring until late fall.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, through which travels one-fifth of the world’s oil, remains closed.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The parasite is also a threat to wildlife and pets.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Open windows, turn on the exhaust fan and move people and pets out of the area.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The scenario might be to treat 23rd, 34th, 42nd, 59th, 125th, and maybe the streets leading to the transverse drives across the park this way, giving them over to buses and bikes with some street-dining structures and greenery to boot.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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That rapid glucose spike drives insulin up and can contribute to metabolic stress over time.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Carolina are a force, but their style does actually surrender odd man rushes, etc.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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After spending much of the season together in Italy wth Claude’s family, their future plans are suddenly thrown into question when Danny rushes back to Philly after his mother is hospitalized.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 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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