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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Noun

The ride reaches speeds of 95 mph, climbs 325 feet into the air and has an 81-degree drop. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026 Steering is precise and feels naturally weighted from parking lot speeds to cruising on the interstate. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 The results are a setback as GSK speeds development of new medicines and targets new assets to strengthen its late-stage pipeline and manage losses from patent expirations expected from 2028 onwards. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 17 July 2026 Surfshark offers 3,200 torrent-friendly servers across 65 countries, with speeds up to 10Gbps. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 Moments later the Tesla Model 3 raced down a residential street in Katy, Texas, at highway speeds, slammed into a brick home and killed a 76-year-old woman standing in the front room. — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 16 July 2026 The team used a raw dataset collected from vehicle manufacturers that tracked the locations and speeds of cars all over the country every three seconds on four separate days at different points of the year. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026 Wind speeds are expected to reach 40 to 60 mph in some areas. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 The entire attraction measures 6,600 feet in length and reaches speeds of up to 95 mph. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Verb

Also, take care to keep potatoes away from onions, as onions release ethylene gas, which speeds up the sprouting process. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 Beyond producing highly uniform nanowires, the technique speeds up materials research. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 The company keeps a large in-stock inventory, which speeds things along. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026 As a car speeds up, the air resistance pushing against it increases and forces the engine to work harder, using more fuel to achieve the same speed. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026 Wrapping each cucumber in a paper towel can also absorb excess moisture that speeds up spoilage. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 All of that together wears down the skin and speeds up aging. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 This model reduces breach liability, speeds up onboarding, and transforms privacy into a product feature, fostering stronger customer relationships. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, preventing smothering and speeds up decomposition for reuse. — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 21 June 2026

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Noun

The Greek myths are rife with petty and meddlesome deities squabbling, playing favorites, punishing harshly, and otherwise wreaking havoc on the lives of mortal men.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
The casual menu ranges from breakfast favorites like avocado toast and biscuits to hearty bowls, salads, sandwiches, and shareable bites.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of favorites

Verb

What makes the Drama races different is that Apple TV series have struggled much more to find its bearings here.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Once inside, the burglar sends in a robotic assistant that races through the rooms, checks drawers, copies keys, locks cabinets and writes a demand note asking for money to unlock the data.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of races

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William has also said on several occasions that his children are free to choose their favorite team without feeling obligated to follow their father’s preferences.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Until that happens, Americans remain vulnerable to surprises and types of care that are not aligned with their preferences.

— Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of preferences

Verb

Neutral Tank Tops As mentioned, my mom frequently travels with neutral tops to go with everything from bold pants to a flowy maxi skirt.

— Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Lightning, on the other hand, generally travels three or four times farther visually than the sound of thunder does.

— Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of travels

Noun

All parts of the plant contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause serious poisoning if ingested by people or pets, says Conaway.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
With this system, the GOKO M6 can spot, identify, and accurately avoid over 200 object types, including people, pets, decorations, furniture, and toys.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026

Definition of pets

Verb

Their fundamentalist, literal understanding of the Bible is one that drives them to take bigger, bolder actions to affirm their belief that the United States is a Christian nation.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Intentional planning drives better long-term outcomes than an approach prioritizing speed.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of drives

Verb

When the aorta bursts, blood rushes through the tear, which often leads to sudden death.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Blood rushes through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to split; normal blood flow throughout the body may slow or stop.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 13 July 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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