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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Close conjunctions like this happen on a regular basis because all the planets in the solar system, including our Earth all orbit the sun in nearly the same plane, traveling at their respective speeds around our home star.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Earlier in the year, an Orange County father was charged with helping his 12-year-old son illegally modify his e-bike to reach speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The company has a new solution which uses 5G to provide speeds similar to fiber routers.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Data rates sit between 1 Kb/s and 100 Kb/s, far below the gigabit speeds optical systems can achieve in ideal conditions.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
According to the warrant affidavit used to support a first-degree manslaughter charge against Magnano, Prescott said the then-officer was not dispatched to the scene but took it upon himself to respond, hitting speeds of more than 80 mph to get there.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
Circuit testing also showed data processing speeds increased fourfold during a single signal cycle.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 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
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026
If one department speeds up but the next hasn’t adopted AI, the gains hit a bottleneck and disappear.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
But the technology risks becoming outdated as Starlink Mobile adds more robust features, including data for select mobile apps, video calling, and, eventually, 150Mbps speeds through a next-generation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
Noun
Micrometeoroids travel through space at hypervelocity speeds averaging 22,000 miles per hour (34,405 kilometers per hour), according to NASA.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 June 2026
Close conjunctions like this happen on a regular basis because all the planets in the solar system, including our Earth all orbit the sun in nearly the same plane, traveling at their respective speeds around our home star.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Earlier in the year, an Orange County father was charged with helping his 12-year-old son illegally modify his e-bike to reach speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 June 2026
The company has a new solution which uses 5G to provide speeds similar to fiber routers.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Data rates sit between 1 Kb/s and 100 Kb/s, far below the gigabit speeds optical systems can achieve in ideal conditions.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
According to the warrant affidavit used to support a first-degree manslaughter charge against Magnano, Prescott said the then-officer was not dispatched to the scene but took it upon himself to respond, hitting speeds of more than 80 mph to get there.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
Circuit testing also showed data processing speeds increased fourfold during a single signal cycle.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 June 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
Verb
Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026
If one department speeds up but the next hasn’t adopted AI, the gains hit a bottleneck and disappear.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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The spectacle continues today at Wrigley Field with a rotating cast of celebrities, athletes and Chicago-area favorites taking a turn on the microphone.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Switzerland, the heavy favorites to win Group B, controlled most of the first half with a 14-4 advantage in shots while controlling 75% of the possession.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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In another clip, as the couple pulls into the driveway of the property, floodwater rapidly races down the concrete.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Inflatable hoppers come in a wide variety of colors and patterns to suit different preferences.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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However, those savings can be offset by add-ons, depending on passengers’ preferences.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Now on sale for $60, the Levi’s Baggy Cinch Jeans are a slightly more casual wide-leg option that are still perfect for your summer travels with their breathable fit despite their non-stretch, 100 percent cotton construction.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Traditional chemotherapy travels throughout the body and affects both cancerous and healthy cells.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Hot weather can be especially dangerous for pets, according to the American Red Cross.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Without it, pets, especially cats, could experience a deficiency that can lead to neurological issues, seizures, and even death.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Verb
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At a time when corporate values are often reduced to wall art and mission statements, Paul Ingram has spent years studying what actually drives human behavior inside organizations.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As Legendary’s Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, Rich drives the global vision of marketing, branding, communications, while focusing on expanding the studio’s business through new technologies in marketing and data analytics.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Verb
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After Amanda rushes off the stage in tears and decamps to her dressing room, West declines to go after her, sitting around onstage like a deer in headlights.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Preston is a shifty and fast skater who can attack inside ice laterally but can also play out wide and burn for odd-man rushes, and excelled after moving to his off-wing (left wing) in Vancouver, going east-west more on his forehand.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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