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
Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
What is a surprise to Celta supporters is the speed with which his form in La Liga has led to a Premier League move.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The 13-year-old and 14-year-old, who Schur suspected were trying to break into his wife’s car, sped away in a separate car, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Xfinity Internet Essentials has download speeds of 75 Mbps.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025
What is a surprise to Celta supporters is the speed with which his form in La Liga has led to a Premier League move.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
The school board declared an emergency to speed up the repairs and chief financial officer Linda Zaborowski said the district received three competitive bids for general construction and mold remediation.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The 13-year-old and 14-year-old, who Schur suspected were trying to break into his wife’s car, sped away in a separate car, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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Only five pitchers have higher average fastball velocity, and all of them are short relievers.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Abbott looks like a regular Joe, and his average fastball velocity of 92.2 mph is in just the 19th percentile in baseball.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape and Nick Frost will play Rubeus Hagrid — all Hogwarts favorites.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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These foods are also some of my favorites to cook and eat.—
Ben Abrams,
NPR,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Investigators raced to check jail phone logs to see who might have known ahead of time.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Once Angelo, of all people, eventually drafted Forte in the second round, Baratz raced to the offices of his colleagues, throwing his hands to the sky.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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His pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, dismissed by Chairman Jerome Powell, had at least one governor seeing action next month.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
21 June 2025
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Israel says its missile defense success rate stands at greater than 90% against Iran's attacks in the ongoing aerial war.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The woman and her caretaker hurried home after spotting the animal, the outlet noted.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The ship’s list was already so pronounced that the drawer of the café’s cash register was slung open, and the pair were passed by officers and stewards hurrying to their boat stations, their arms out to each side like customers negotiating the tumbling barrel of a fun house.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Before their egos ruined it, Buffalo Bill and Doc Carver hosted a traveling Wild West Show, starting in 1883.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2025
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And while the first U.K. show debuted over a week ago on June 5, fans continue to travel from across the globe, keeping the excitement alive for each show.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Flores looks at Metellus who can do everything the defense asks for, including rushing the passer, dislodging the ball carrier from the ball, making big hits in the running game and covering receivers.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Before the doctor could see her, she was rushed to the emergency room.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
Verb
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One lectured me once, another taught me how to drive, another changed my tire, and so on.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Blood drives at credit union The San Diego County Credit Union and the San Diego Blood Bank will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 30 at four locations in the county.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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