speeds (up)

present tense third-person singular of speed (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds (up)
Verb
  • Censoring Colbert and Kimmel accelerates the dangerous slide into authoritarianism and is a direct attack on our freedom of speech.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Rarely encountering new or surprising events further accelerates the sensation of time flying.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In shocking footage posted on Facebook, large waves are seen breaking through the glass doors of the lobby as water rushes in and quickly floods the hotel.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The Rams sacked Hurts three times with rushes off Pryor’s side.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Today’s early adulthood is tougher to navigate, with higher costs, unstable entry roles, and later milestones, so Gen Z pushes for stability, mental health, and flexibility.
    Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • However, the overall severe weather threat will diminish as the front pushes southward.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Speeds (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeds%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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