warp speed 1 of 2

noun

Definition of warp speednext
as in acceleration

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adjective

as in rapid

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Recent Examples of warp speed
Noun
In fact, legendary bass angler Rick Clunn won a lot of money in the early 80s reeling a Rebel Pop-R across the surface at warp speed. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026 Vastly overpaying for such slim (and in AOL’s case, falling) profits cratered the combo at warp speed. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Adjective
The company was known for regularly producing faster and more powerful chips to keep pace with the warp-speed changes and demands of technology. — Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 The guy who chased down Crinon is also the guy who opened the scoring with some net-front clean-up work, and the guy who started a warp-speed rush by Celebrini and McDavid, resulting in a goal by the latter. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for warp speed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp speed
  1. acceleration
  2. rapid
  3. velocity
  4. speedy
  5. speed
  6. swift
  7. rapidity
  8. speeding
Noun
  • Summary New economic research clarifies AI's impact on future growth, predicting a moderate increase initially, then sharp acceleration.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Minor symptoms may be safe to monitor briefly, but slipping gears, loss of acceleration or difficulty staying in gear should be inspected right away.
    — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
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Adjective
  • Fire officials said the combination of dry brush and strong winds fueled the blaze's rapid growth.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The quarterback struggles in camp bring into the realm of possibility Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan seeking an outside backup option off the waiver wire following roster cuts if Ewers doesn’t show rapid improvement.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapid
Noun
  • His velocity hit 97 mph on Tuesday night, and the sweeper he’s tinkered with since entering pro ball has become more comfortable this season.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Auriga can, for example, alter launch velocity depending on the mass of the projectile, the required range and the type of target being engaged.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of velocity
Adjective
  • People are trading up to chains that invest in bigger portions and speedy service.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Senior linebacker Michael Lewis, who had 79 tackles and three sacks, will also receive some carries, and senior Liam Wozniak, junior Carson Alper and speedy sophomore Omari Miller will comprise the receiving corps.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of speedy
Noun
  • The vessel had switched off its AIS transponder, a marine radio device that broadcasts a ship’s identity, speed, course and position.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Torque arrives early, with the bulk of the 406 lb-ft available from low engine speeds, and the SQ5 builds speed with the sort of effortless authority that expensive German machinery has perfected.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of speed
Adjective
  • Federal health officials are developing a nationwide system designed to help authorities respond more quickly when an autistic child or adult goes missing, with officials stressing that a swift response can be critical in such situations.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Pham-Ngoy scored a 13-yard run on third-and-8 to cap a swift drive sparked by the Mariners’ special teams.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of swift
Noun
  • The researchers found another clue in net-proton yields measured across rapidity in photonuclear collisions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • My line supply decreases with distressing rapidity.
    — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
Definition of rapidity
Adjective
  • As officers were examining the shooting site, a separate patrol unit stopped a speeding white 2019 BMW 330i near South 11th and Keyes streets and discovered one of the occupants was the third victim, a man who had been shot in the arm.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Texas Department of Transportation’s anti-speeding campaign that begins Saturday, July 18, features the story of a Fort Worth teen who was killed in a 2022 crash.
    — Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of speeding

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