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
Once up to speed, however, the TX settles into an effortless rhythm, the cabin remaining exceptionally quiet even at highway velocity.
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Dark Eagle carries a warhead weighing less than 30 pounds, relying primarily on kinetic energy generated by its extreme velocity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
We were told to prize velocity over depth.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
In the same way, NEO Hunter can set a course for a high-velocity intercept with its target asteroid to crash into the space rock as fast as 22,600 mph (36,370 kph).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Dark Eagle carries a warhead weighing less than 30 pounds, relying primarily on kinetic energy generated by its extreme velocity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
We were told to prize velocity over depth.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
In the same way, NEO Hunter can set a course for a high-velocity intercept with its target asteroid to crash into the space rock as fast as 22,600 mph (36,370 kph).
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velocity
Noun
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New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curves present a natural speed deterrent.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to an analysis from ESPN, Walker posted a pass-block win rate of 94% in 2025, 11th most among offensive tackles.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The surge is also hitting refinance demand, not just purchases, as higher rates have reversed activity that had briefly improved earlier in the month.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Velocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocity. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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