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
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The traffic code was appropriately amended to specify maximum speeds.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In his recent shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized Amazon's focus on improving delivery speeds for rural customers, underscoring how strategically important those areas have become.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
This industry is a competitive one, everyone growing at different speeds, a true artist must understand that there is no place for negativity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The iconic Long Beach street race is one of the most technical and beloved circuits in motorsports, where speeds push nearly 200 mph.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The shower is known for its fast‑moving meteors, which radiate from the constellation Aquarius and can enter Earth’s atmosphere at speeds topping 40 miles per second, NASA says.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
This is especially important at higher speeds, with the new motor able to produce around 21,000 rpm.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
To come home safely, the crew — NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — and its capsule had to endure near-record-breaking entry speeds and temperatures up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
While some commenters on @schube93’s video pointed out that Costco's competitor, Sam’s Club, already offers a scan-and-go feature in its smartphone app that speeds up the checkout process, others applauded the move.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
The group speeds up their walking to keep time with her.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In a security camera recording verified by ABC News and confirmed by Iraq's interior ministry to show the moment Kittleson was kidnapped on Tuesday, the journalist is seen standing on a sidewalk as a silver car approaches before she is pushed towards the car, which then quickly speeds away.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
This method spreads risk across partners, lowers costs and speeds development, though success now depends on multiple players working reliably together.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
However, the strikes usually come when the bait slows down or speeds up momentarily.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Chatty Mercury in your 11th House of Friends conjoins fiery Mars there, so teamwork speeds up and plans move from ideas to actions.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The traffic code was appropriately amended to specify maximum speeds.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In his recent shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized Amazon's focus on improving delivery speeds for rural customers, underscoring how strategically important those areas have become.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
This industry is a competitive one, everyone growing at different speeds, a true artist must understand that there is no place for negativity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The iconic Long Beach street race is one of the most technical and beloved circuits in motorsports, where speeds push nearly 200 mph.
—Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
The shower is known for its fast‑moving meteors, which radiate from the constellation Aquarius and can enter Earth’s atmosphere at speeds topping 40 miles per second, NASA says.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
This is especially important at higher speeds, with the new motor able to produce around 21,000 rpm.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
To come home safely, the crew — NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — and its capsule had to endure near-record-breaking entry speeds and temperatures up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
While some commenters on @schube93’s video pointed out that Costco's competitor, Sam’s Club, already offers a scan-and-go feature in its smartphone app that speeds up the checkout process, others applauded the move.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
The group speeds up their walking to keep time with her.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In a security camera recording verified by ABC News and confirmed by Iraq's interior ministry to show the moment Kittleson was kidnapped on Tuesday, the journalist is seen standing on a sidewalk as a silver car approaches before she is pushed towards the car, which then quickly speeds away.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
This method spreads risk across partners, lowers costs and speeds development, though success now depends on multiple players working reliably together.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
However, the strikes usually come when the bait slows down or speeds up momentarily.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Guests pile into an elevator on Goat Island that speeds down to the base of the falls and deposits them by the Hurricane Deck and adjoining catwalk.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
Noun
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The Hawks now lead the series 2-1 and have become the favorites to win it.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alongside its classic breakfast plates, Fuller’s serves favorites like Monte Cristos and double-decker chicken salad club sandwiches.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the support of his wife Chiyoho (Yoshitaka), Murashige races to uncover the truth before the castle falls.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some Senate races in what should be Republican strongholds are suddenly looking tighter that expected.—
Nancy Cook,
Bloomberg,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The iconic discount airline has faced troubles for years, including an engine recall, an acquisition by JetBlue Airways that a federal judge blocked two years ago, shifting customer preferences for more upmarket offerings and a jump in costs, even before fuel prices surged this year.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal ingredients and regional preferences help shape offerings at individual stores, meaning selections can vary by location.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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President Prabowo Subianto has publicly pointed out that 70% of Asia’s trade travels through the Indonesian straits of Lombok, Sunda, and Malacca.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And then wrote about these travels in my zine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your pets go outside on high-pollen days, bathe them afterward — their fur carries allergens directly onto furniture and bedding.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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And if your pets go outside without a bath afterward, their fur becomes a pollen carrier directly onto your couch and bedding.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied Thursday at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike as booming demand for artificial intelligence drives up memory-chip profits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Clarke excelled laying his body on the line to thwart shot attempts and foil odd-man rushes while remaining the Kings’ most mobile defender and their best rearguard by far with the puck.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bain rushes the passer with bad intentions, which covers for his shorter-than-desired arm length (30 7/8 inches) for his position.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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