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
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Investigators said Garcia Aguilar fled, prompting deputies to terminate the pursuit because of the high speeds involved.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
At speeds up to 107 miles per hour, prosecutors say, Graham raced toward the intersection at West Sample Road and Northwest 85th Avenue.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The zipper merge also helps vehicles avoid coming to a complete stop, which can lead to sudden lane switching, inconsistent driving speeds that cause crashes, long back-ups and road rage.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Take the drug away and your digestion speeds back up, the fullness signal fades and hunger returns.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
These plates are constantly moving, sliding past one another at different speeds.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After that, the space agency will perform more flights at different altitudes and speeds, as well as measure the aircraft’s acoustic signature.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
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
Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
This is a relatively slow method that just speeds up the typical ripening rate slightly, with about two to four days needed to ripen the avocados fully.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Heat speeds up chemical reactions in wine, which can ruin the flavor.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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But the technology risks becoming outdated as Starlink Mobile adds more robust features, including data for select mobile apps, video calling, and, eventually, 150Mbps speeds through a next-generation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
Noun
Authorities said a trooper was patrolling northbound when a Honda Civic passed the patrol vehicle at speeds exceeding 90 mph.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Investigators said Garcia Aguilar fled, prompting deputies to terminate the pursuit because of the high speeds involved.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
At speeds up to 107 miles per hour, prosecutors say, Graham raced toward the intersection at West Sample Road and Northwest 85th Avenue.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
The zipper merge also helps vehicles avoid coming to a complete stop, which can lead to sudden lane switching, inconsistent driving speeds that cause crashes, long back-ups and road rage.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Take the drug away and your digestion speeds back up, the fullness signal fades and hunger returns.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
These plates are constantly moving, sliding past one another at different speeds.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
After that, the space agency will perform more flights at different altitudes and speeds, as well as measure the aircraft’s acoustic signature.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
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
Verb
Any wind speeds over 58 mph are considered severe, according to NWS meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
This is a relatively slow method that just speeds up the typical ripening rate slightly, with about two to four days needed to ripen the avocados fully.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Heat speeds up chemical reactions in wine, which can ruin the flavor.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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From rich Trudon classics to elegant Diptyque staples and earthy picks from Flamingo Estate, our editors buy and burn their favorites again and again.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
7 Dec. 2025
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Ristorante e Pizzeria Sapori Ristorante e Pizzeria Sapori, one of Storey’s favorites, can be found inside the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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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
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Seyfried then asked Sweeney to spill on her own java preferences, which prompted an unexpected answer.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Your preferences will apply only on this website.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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Cross those two dimensions — how far an idea travels across knowledge domains, how cheaply it is checked — and the future splits four ways.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 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
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The back seats are more occasional—think of them like the ones in the back of a Porsche 911, there for small children, small pets, more luggage, or emergencies.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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Jude Castellanos, who drives for an independent school transportation system, said her minivan was carrying around 10 children ranging from first grade to fifth grade students when the incident was unfolding.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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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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Traffic rushes by on the surrounding streets, but within the 16-acre neighborhood of Culdesac, cars are conspicuously absent.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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