as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
the velocity of light is about 186,000 miles per second
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Recent Examples of velocity
These systems evaluate device telemetry, typing rhythm, and spending velocity before a transaction ever settles.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 11 May 2026
After a years-long flirtation with exit velocity, the Rays have gone another direction in 2026.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The other two hits came from Austin Riley and Eli White, both of whom registered exit velocities of over 108 mph, according to Statcast.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
His fastball velocity is back to its usual spot, sitting comfortably at 95 mph and touching 96 mph.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 11 May 2026
After a years-long flirtation with exit velocity, the Rays have gone another direction in 2026.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
The other two hits came from Austin Riley and Eli White, both of whom registered exit velocities of over 108 mph, according to Statcast.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
His fastball velocity is back to its usual spot, sitting comfortably at 95 mph and touching 96 mph.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velocity
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Ohl brought his speed from water polo to swimming.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Witt’s electric speed provided ample run support for Royals starter Michael Wacha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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More Charlotte region growth stats Charlotte added more people (20,731) from 2024 to last year than the nine communities above it in growth rate did during the same span.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Velocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocity. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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