velocity

noun

və-ˈlä-sə-tē How to pronounce velocity (audio)
Definition of velocitynext
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 Kikuchi said his goals are to get into the fifth inning and get his velocity up to 97 mph. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2026 Purdy showed various velocities on touchdown throws that found Demarcus Robinson (twice) and Luke Farrell. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 The first was a low-velocity ground ball threaded up the middle to drive in a run. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The Cubs scored a run on three hits in the first inning, thanks to a miscommunication between Starling Marte in left and center fielder Kyle Isbel, following two hits that had an exit velocity under 75 mph. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for velocity
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  1. speed
  2. rate
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  • Allen hasn’t had that type of receiver since Stefon Diggs left Buffalo, and Moore’s speed and run-after-catch ability are likely to be big assets.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But much of the program dispensed with speed to explore the other skills of the dogs — and their owners.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • The success rate of players returning from a second Tommy John is not as high as those who have the procedure once, but the road back isn’t impossible.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Today, with an imploded refi business and rates closing in on 7%, the AI mortgage company’s market value stands at just $300 million.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rate

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“Velocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocity. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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