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
Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The air resistance against cars, Waiters said, is so high at speeds above 55 mph that vehicles have to burn more fuel to cut through it.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
That loop is at high altitude (over 6,200 ft / 1,890 m) at highway speeds (65 mph / 105 km/h) in both directions on the same road.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
With read and write speeds of up to 535MB and 350MB, respectively, this SSD is ideal for the typical PC build.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Estimates place its range at roughly 1,700 miles, with speeds exceeding 3,800 miles per hour, based on US defense-source reporting cited by Erwan Halna du Fretay, Defense Analyst at Army Recognition Group.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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
In pure water cooled below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, this expansion not only continues, but also speeds up.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Video shows pedestrians jumping for cover as the driver speeds by, causing sparks to fly.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Just as an ice skater at the Winter Olympics draws in their arms to increase their spin speed, the rapid decrease in diameter of a neutron star speeds up its rotation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
That came as Xi’s purge of China’s military widened — including the removal of nine military officers from the congress last week — as China speeds up its goals of modernizing its army in the coming few years.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The city agreed, reducing maximum e-bike speeds to 15 mph on city trails, prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks and imposing penalties.
—Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The air resistance against cars, Waiters said, is so high at speeds above 55 mph that vehicles have to burn more fuel to cut through it.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
That loop is at high altitude (over 6,200 ft / 1,890 m) at highway speeds (65 mph / 105 km/h) in both directions on the same road.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
With read and write speeds of up to 535MB and 350MB, respectively, this SSD is ideal for the typical PC build.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
Estimates place its range at roughly 1,700 miles, with speeds exceeding 3,800 miles per hour, based on US defense-source reporting cited by Erwan Halna du Fretay, Defense Analyst at Army Recognition Group.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
In pure water cooled below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, this expansion not only continues, but also speeds up.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Video shows pedestrians jumping for cover as the driver speeds by, causing sparks to fly.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
As the footage continues, the pair falls out of sight behind the white sedan for about a minute before the sedan suddenly speeds away, revealing one man splayed across the ground as the gunman appears to straddle him.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Just as an ice skater at the Winter Olympics draws in their arms to increase their spin speed, the rapid decrease in diameter of a neutron star speeds up its rotation.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This prevents smells, reduces the risk of pests, and speeds up breakdown when burying the peels.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
That came as Xi’s purge of China’s military widened — including the removal of nine military officers from the congress last week — as China speeds up its goals of modernizing its army in the coming few years.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gluten-free mac and cheese and chicken enchiladas are menu favorites, the brand said.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Robby races into the room, our drunk country clubber is being restrained, and his nose is bleeding.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Your preferences will apply only on this website.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even so, my ideal pantry starter kit will look different from yours, or your neighbor’s, or your best friend’s, its contents dependent on your flavor and cuisine preferences and lifestyle choices.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But as her eyes sweep down the front bricks and over the double-length drapes covering what is likely their parlor room, a chill travels through her.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Amex Business Platinum has a stronger suite of luxury travel perks and is better suited for anyone who travels frequently and can fully take advantage of its best perks.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, it is recommended to wait 24 hours before allowing kids or pets on the lawn.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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For more advice on keeping your pets happy, healthy and safe through every season, visit USA TODAY Pets, your destination for expert advice, heartwarming stories and the latest news for animal lovers.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The heat causes the second liquid to turn to steam, and the steam drives a generator turbine, producing electricity.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another friend rushes to join the hug.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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