1
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
we dashed off the remaining paperwork with as much speed as possible so we could leave for the long weekend
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2
as in favorite
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 to race
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speed
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Showing his speed is legitimate will help with his football recruiting going into his senior year in the fall.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Mission was moved from United Launch Alliance to speed up launch (ULA gets a future launch in exchange).
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The 36-year-old hasn’t really been known for speed on the basepaths.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Showing his speed is legitimate will help with his football recruiting going into his senior year in the fall.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Then, in 1949, the launch of a commercial lobster fishery introduced a new, regular income stream, and regular shipping schedules further sped up the pace of life.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Mission was moved from United Launch Alliance to speed up launch (ULA gets a future launch in exchange).
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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The left-hander has carved out a living in the majors with a fastball that moves more than anyone else’s despite lacking high-end velocity.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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His Barrel%, average exit velocity, xwOBA and other quality of contact metrics were also down.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The result is functional comfort food that fuels modern lifestyles -- bringing together great taste and powerful nutrition so people can enjoy classic favorites like pasta night with the benefits of high protein, high fiber and dramatically fewer carbs.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Game Zone arcade area is another easy win, especially for younger kids and teens, with a mix of high-tech games and nostalgic favorites that make a great break from the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The paying public went from raucous to delirious on the next possession, when Curry raced downcourt and splashed a triple off the dribble.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Leonard scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Clippers raced out to a double-digit lead and coasted against a Kings team that is playing out the string of a lost season.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The country’s inflation rate has recently been among the highest in Europe.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rising electricity rates have been a fault line in recent campaigns, especially as enormous data centers are built to power artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Experiment to find the right placement The options for extensions placement are limitless, especially in the salon, and mostly based on aesthetic preferences.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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There’s seven delicious flavors to choose from (so one is sure to suit your taste preferences).—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But reflection on those few hours of celebration — that wild scramble to enjoy the moment, yet hurry to get everyone ready to go home — left the Dodgers envisioning one of the few things this contemporary dynasty has yet to accomplish.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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With insurance out of reach for growing millions, RAM will hurry to another city to make health in America a little less remote.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Under-4s are also welcome to use the Kids Only facilities with adult supervision, and all kinds of baby products and equipment are provided so parents can travel light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police said it was believed the driver initiated the right turn and hit the bicyclist, a 69-year-old man from Joliet, believed to have been traveling eastbound on the sidewalk on the south side of West Jefferson Street and had entered the roadway to cross Springfield Avenue.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics rushed the victim to a nearby hospital in unknown condition, crews told CBS LA.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Medics rushed both men to Brookdale Hospital Center, where the 30-year-old man died.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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