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
Along with pitching three scoreless innings, Kilian’s stuff and velocity has looked excellent.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
To build decision velocity and harness agentic AI, Europe needs smart enterprises that can respond dynamically to market changes.
—Dave McCann, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Farris has opened eyes this spring by increasing his velocity by 3 mph.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
While his velocity commands much of the attention, Miller’s focus going into 2026 is on consistency.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
To build decision velocity and harness agentic AI, Europe needs smart enterprises that can respond dynamically to market changes.
—Dave McCann, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Farris has opened eyes this spring by increasing his velocity by 3 mph.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
While his velocity commands much of the attention, Miller’s focus going into 2026 is on consistency.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for velocity
Noun
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Engineers from both organizations will examine how such reactors could support the high energy demand of container ships traveling long ocean routes at high speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Frithsmith got in some speed training.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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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“Velocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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