SPEEDS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

speeds 1 of 2

noun

plural of speed

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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speeds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of speed

as in races

to proceed or move quickly a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside

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Recent Examples of speeds

Noun

That high pressure and the burgeoning nor’easter are squeezing the air between them, increasing wind speeds along the East Coast. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 According to track telemetry, F2 cars approach Turn 15 at about 155 to 161 mph, while apex speeds range from 50 to 60 mph. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026 National Hurricane Center data shows that Polo has reached speeds comparable to only a few hurricanes to form in the region in recent decades, primarily Hurricane Patricia in 2015, which reached 215 mph. — Desiree Brooks, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 During the ensuing pursuit, the Lexus kept its lights off, reached speeds up to 65 mph and went airborne multiple times, the report says. — arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Output is rated past 4,500 CFM across six speeds, with reverse operation for pushing warm air back down in winter — real airflow, not a token breeze. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 The driver refused to pull over and then accelerated, reaching speeds of 111 miles per hour, according to the sheriff's office. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The new rules prohibit e-motos capable of speeds above 28 mph from being ridden on sidewalks and greenbelts. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026 Audrey Allen, of Oakland Park, was driving a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan at high speeds in the center lane on West Oakland Park Boulevard, the sheriff’s office said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

When life speeds up, intentional relaxation is usually the first thing that flies out the window. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026 Of course, the vitamin A derivative—which speeds up cellular turnover to reveal fresher-looking skin— has been known to irritate some skin types. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 This slows down premature certainty and speeds up better decisions once the picture clarifies. — Gilda D'incerti, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 The study measured only short-term physiological changes, though, and did not prove that compression improves athletic performance, reduces soreness or speeds overall recovery. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026 The same tool that extends thought can displace it; the same machine that speeds the work can sever the author from it. — Aris Alexander, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 This speeds up the work of improving AI, which means capabilities could jump dramatically in a short window. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Ethylene speeds up the spoilage of this produce and can cause these fruits and veggies to go dull and yellow, wilt, soften, and become bitter. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Accelerate briskly and the beat speeds up and the higher frequencies come in. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds

Noun

Guard and Grace has hyped up Charlotte foodies this year with an early preview event and a steady lineup of collabs with restaurant favorites Chapter 6, Uchi, O-Ku, The Goodyear House and Customshop.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
Across a high-energy midday set that spanned their chart-topping singles and fan favorites, the six moved across the stage with the confidence of a group accustomed to one another’s rhythms, while fans in the crowd danced along in the stands.

— Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorites

Verb

The Supra is one of the vehicles most closely associated with Walker’s Fast & Furious character, Brian O’Conner, who builds and races a bright orange version of the A80 in the first installment of the popular movie franchise.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
Europe races to scale The political tensions come as Europe’s commercial space industry is gathering momentum.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of races

Noun

Campbell’s executives said the move to natural colors was mainly prompted by shifting consumer preferences.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Sussman is inclined to see such preferences as further evidence of capitalism’s moral failings.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of preferences

Verb

With Northern Trust serving clients from locations in Asia, Europe, Australia and North America, O’Grady travels the globe all the time.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Her cause of death was determined to be a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks an artery, the BBC reported.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of travels

Noun

In the post, Wouter was pictured wearing a dog cone, which is used to prevent pets from licking, chewing or scratching surgical sites or wounds.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Some systems, such as those from Trex, offer plug-and-play simplicity and are designed with safety in mind for both kids and pets.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of pets

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For many in the industry, a tentpole feature is one that costs more than $100 million to produce, often exceeding $200 million or $250 million, and that drives significant traffic to movie theaters.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Beyond the gore, there’s room to explore who these people are and what drives them.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of drives

Verb

As the industry rushes to try to understand how to capitalize on that momentum, Parsons is already looking ahead.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
At 6-3, 255 pounds, Howell was one of several top pass rushers in the draft who was dinged for arm length but is already impressing with varied rushes through the first two weeks.

— PJ Green September 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of rushes

Verb

If someone hurries you, slow the exchange and name what feels good in your body, like sitting down before deciding on plans.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
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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