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
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
That speed is critical for AI systems, which must move enormous amounts of data without bottlenecks.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
That left Young guarded by big man Kyle Filipowski, and Young sped past Filipowski for a driving layup that appeared effortless.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Rail corridor deaths involving Brightline trains have drawn intense scrutiny and public attention since the higher speed rail line started service in 2018.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
That speed is critical for AI systems, which must move enormous amounts of data without bottlenecks.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Senate committee—and particularly its leaders, Republican senator Ted Cruz of Texas and Democratic senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State—are trying to speed things along via the authorization bill.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026
That left Young guarded by big man Kyle Filipowski, and Young sped past Filipowski for a driving layup that appeared effortless.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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And Willard’s overt emphasis on velocity led to serious gains in Boston, with the Red Sox burnishing their reputation for pitching development during his two years there.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since returning to the mound in 2024, Buehler’s velocity has most often been closer to the low 90s, and his command has been generally missing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump carried the district by a wide margin in the 2024 presidential election, making the GOP the heavy favorite to retain the seat.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fortner, 27, will be considered the favorite for the starting center job entering the remainder of the offseason.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to Tandy, as more states adopt age-verification mandates and companies race to comply, the infrastructure behind those systems is likely to become a permanent fixture of online life.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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The other six warned the city was racing toward a costly and uncertain exit strategy.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Van Hollen's millionaire surtax would levy new rates above existing taxes on the rich.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Combined with inflation pressures from rising oil prices, that could reverse the recent downward trend in mortgage rates, experts say.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Texas Democratic turnout significantly exceeded Republican participation in the primary, with Democrats recording a 19% turnout compared to Republicans’ 7% in Dallas County, potentially indicating enthusiasm for Democratic candidates rather than preference for a particular ideological stance[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, quotas or preferences divorced from character and accomplishments are unfaithful to individual rights and responsibilities and a temptation to tribalism.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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But hurry—the sale ends tonight.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Adirondack is a daily train that runs between New York City and Montreal, traveling 381 miles over 11 hours.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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An autopsy shows all three shots fired by Stevens hit Martinez, with bullets traveling through his left arm before entering his torso and piercing his heart, lungs, liver and other organs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The sound of rushing cars fades into the gentle fluttering of pages in the wind.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a major conduit for the fertilizer trade — has also led to a spike in the price of crop nutrients as farmers rush to secure supply.—
Hallie Gu,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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