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Recent Examples of warp speed
Toyna Chin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
In Rose’s case everything happened in my lifetime, although before social media magnified everything and put it at warp speed.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Today’s workplace is complex with hybrid/remote work, a multigenerational workforce and tech entering the workforce at warp speed.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And believe me, the warp speed of Trump’s rejection of America’s closest allies over the past two weeks in favor of a Kremlin war criminal is not easy to grasp.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Some organizations make decisions at warp speed, cutting through red tape like a hot knife through butter.
—Toyna Chin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
In Rose’s case everything happened in my lifetime, although before social media magnified everything and put it at warp speed.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Today’s workplace is complex with hybrid/remote work, a multigenerational workforce and tech entering the workforce at warp speed.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And believe me, the warp speed of Trump’s rejection of America’s closest allies over the past two weeks in favor of a Kremlin war criminal is not easy to grasp.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp speed
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That acceleration, analysts caution, could come through Russian assistance, thanks to a blossoming military relationship the two neighbors have struck up in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Engineers used an accelerometer, a device that measures the vibration or acceleration of motion.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
25 June 2025
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But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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With the end of military restrictions on building came rapid expansion into working-class districts.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
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On Sunday, the velocity on his four-seam fastball was down 1 mph.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Each role has been shaped by intense velocity, evolving technology, and relentless expectations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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This could be helpful for homes with kids with varied interests or in my home, where a speedy, 55-inch TV in the living room is the best screen available by far.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2025
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Most travelers hope for speedy security lines and simple layouts at airport — but some of America's travel hubs apparently soar above the rest.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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My dad’s sort of speed, sort of skipped a generation, skipped me and Eli.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Smith’s swift ascent has exceeded the already enormous expectations Houston had for him.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The Nets’ final move of the 2025 NBA Draft was a swift Day 2 trade.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Essentially, stablecoins integrate the U.S. dollar within the blockchain — merging the reliability and stability of fiat with the rapidity, transparency, and programmability associated with crypto.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Trump has hit multiple records for his first 100 days in office, but the rapidity of his actions also highlights the fragility of relying on presidential action to cement core policies.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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Royal insiders, celerities, Hollywood stars and several of Diana’s closest friends will appear in interviews.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Royal insiders, celerities, Hollywood stars and several of Diana’s closest friends will appear in interviews.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Warp speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp%20speed. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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