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Recent Examples of speedster
In free agency last week, the Dolphins signed former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert and Los Angeles Rams speedster Tutu Atwell, who is making a homecoming as a Miami Northwestern High grad.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Sophomore speedster Adalynn Fugitt, who had 61 hits, is back at leadoff spot.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Olympia High School speedster Chris Johnson became one of only nine NFL players to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Defencemen can play effectively without blinding speed, but the Oilers group could use another speedster who can close gaps quickly.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The speedster, who turns 32 next month, is an eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The actor, now reteaming with Flash costar Ben Affleck in this weekend's The Rip, made her feature film debut as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl in Andy Muschietti's beleaguered take on the DC speedster starring Ezra Miller, who was mired in legal controversy during the run-up to its release.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
The Cowboys deployed top two receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens on the outsides while speedster KaVontae Turpin was put in the slot.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Rohrer caught a game-high nine passes for 236 yards and diminutive speedster Jalen Reed had a team-high 52 yards rushing on four carries.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Sophomore speedster Adalynn Fugitt, who had 61 hits, is back at leadoff spot.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Olympia High School speedster Chris Johnson became one of only nine NFL players to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Defencemen can play effectively without blinding speed, but the Oilers group could use another speedster who can close gaps quickly.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The speedster, who turns 32 next month, is an eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The actor, now reteaming with Flash costar Ben Affleck in this weekend's The Rip, made her feature film debut as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl in Andy Muschietti's beleaguered take on the DC speedster starring Ezra Miller, who was mired in legal controversy during the run-up to its release.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
The Cowboys deployed top two receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens on the outsides while speedster KaVontae Turpin was put in the slot.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025
Rohrer caught a game-high nine passes for 236 yards and diminutive speedster Jalen Reed had a team-high 52 yards rushing on four carries.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedster
Noun
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Use frozen beef crumbles for an even speeder recipe.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
28 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Volonort Airbike takes cues from Star Wars, resembling a speeder bike capable of reaching 124 mph through jet propulsion.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hendrickson was the closest comparable to Crosby available, and the Ravens had to get a pass rusher.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pundits who value on-field play shown on tape over physical measurements marvel at his power and upper-body strength as a pass-rusher.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Speedster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedster. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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