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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
During the pursuit, the vehicle swerved all across four lanes of travel on North Telegraph Road at speeds ranging from 20 mph to 70 mph, the sheriff's office said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Why should cars be equipped with engines that can reach speeds well over any legal speed limits?
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
These tornadoes have wind speeds of 111 mph and 135 mph and cause considerable damage.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6 Jan. 2026
This roller coaster ride in Georgia has it all, combining high speeds, twists and turns, and water features to cool you off in the hot southern sun.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Make buses free, though, and demand for them will soar, slowing speeds as more passengers board and disembark at stops.
—Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Kind of in the middle or at the end of the race, those speeds can kind of collide.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists will continue to monitor wind speeds and visibility, providing updates as weather conditions develop.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
After weeks of focusing on stability, the energy lightens and speeds up.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Insoluble fiber speeds up intestinal mobility and encourages regular bowel movements.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that speeds up the body’s system, including heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and body temperature, per the DEA.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The third hormone, glucagon, speeds up metabolism and helps the body break down fat cells for energy.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This innovative approach not only speeds the design process but also frees up designers to focus on more creative tasks, demonstrating how AI can be used as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the process of developing new shows is affected by the release of a new Disney film that speeds the process of adapting it to ice rinks.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
After the shooting, the SUV speeds into two cars parked on a curb before crashing to a stop.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The porous network allows electrons to move faster, which supports higher charging speeds and power output.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
During the pursuit, the vehicle swerved all across four lanes of travel on North Telegraph Road at speeds ranging from 20 mph to 70 mph, the sheriff's office said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Why should cars be equipped with engines that can reach speeds well over any legal speed limits?
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
These tornadoes have wind speeds of 111 mph and 135 mph and cause considerable damage.
—Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 6 Jan. 2026
This roller coaster ride in Georgia has it all, combining high speeds, twists and turns, and water features to cool you off in the hot southern sun.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026
Make buses free, though, and demand for them will soar, slowing speeds as more passengers board and disembark at stops.
—Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Kind of in the middle or at the end of the race, those speeds can kind of collide.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Meteorologists will continue to monitor wind speeds and visibility, providing updates as weather conditions develop.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The formula also includes Persian silk tree extract, a fancy-sounding ingredient that speeds up your skin’s healing process, resulting in a brighter, fresher complexion.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
After weeks of focusing on stability, the energy lightens and speeds up.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 18 Jan. 2026
Insoluble fiber speeds up intestinal mobility and encourages regular bowel movements.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that speeds up the body’s system, including heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and body temperature, per the DEA.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The third hormone, glucagon, speeds up metabolism and helps the body break down fat cells for energy.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
This innovative approach not only speeds the design process but also frees up designers to focus on more creative tasks, demonstrating how AI can be used as a tool to augment human creativity rather than replace it.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 11 Jan. 2026
Sometimes the process of developing new shows is affected by the release of a new Disney film that speeds the process of adapting it to ice rinks.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
After the shooting, the SUV speeds into two cars parked on a curb before crashing to a stop.
—Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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These ten ideas are a few new favorites to add to your breakfast rotation that don't include your go-to pancake and omelet recipes.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shop through my Charlotte Tilbury favorites, then see which makeup is currently on my wish list.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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That is because the House sent the DHS funding over to the Senate tied together with billions in spending for defense, health, transportation and other federal agencies, in part to expedite the process as Congress races to meet a Friday deadline to keep the government fully open.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
26 Jan. 2026
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But when Zara leaves, Rhys races back to his house and goes through his files from the case.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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Even so, economists pointed to an apparent shift in household preferences, with consumers increasingly allocating spending towards services rather than goods.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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For suite guests, a dedicated VIP team ensures continuity of care—remembering martini preferences, anticipating turn-down service, and personalizing each return to the hotel as if by intuition.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In this study, the researchers found that not all but some cancers release a protein called cystatin-C (Cyst-C), which travels through the body and helps the brain clear away toxic amyloid clumps – the sticky protein build-up linked to Alzheimer’s disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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For 56 years, that mission held the distance record, but Artemis II will smash it when the spacecraft travels a whopping 4,700 miles beyond the lunar backside.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Diatomaceous Earth Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder, made from fossilized algae, that is completely non-toxic to humans and pets but deadly to many insects—including ants.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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Keep pets indoors as much as possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Modular software drives robots The platform emphasizes that software can evolve independently of hardware, enabling robots to learn new tasks and improve over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Patrick drives his dagger into Huw’s chest just as the cops show.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dangerously cold temperatures will set in for several days as arctic air rushes behind the storm.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Defenseman Caleb Racki was also a major standout for the Spartans, disrupting a handful of promising rushes the Cougars could have scored on otherwise.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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