as in acceleration
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in rapid
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of warp speed
Armstrong Williams, Oc Register, 2 Sep. 2025
In the new movie starring Denzel Washington, the camera rollicks, the edit clips at warp speed, and the sound mix explodes in Lee's coruscating New York — but the primordial ethical conflict at its heart simmers the same.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But an equally vital industry for our economic and national security interests is telecommunications — which is also going through warp-speed technology changes.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warp speed
Noun
Word of mouth among juveniles travels at warp speed.
—Armstrong Williams, Oc Register, 2 Sep. 2025
In the new movie starring Denzel Washington, the camera rollicks, the edit clips at warp speed, and the sound mix explodes in Lee's coruscating New York — but the primordial ethical conflict at its heart simmers the same.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This isn't your average stroll through lightsaber lore or warp-speed factoids.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
But an equally vital industry for our economic and national security interests is telecommunications — which is also going through warp-speed technology changes.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for warp speed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp speed
Noun
-
Over the past 25 years, the acceleration of gene-sequencing tech has vastly outstripped any improvements in computational technology, either in memory or speed of processors.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
-
His speed rush is still his calling card, with a 10-yard acceleration that trainer Rich Pruett says rivals that of receiver and defensive-back clients.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Stay open to rapid communication, travel opportunities, or passionate connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
-
In this scenario, the rapid spinning movement of the magnetar alters the gamma ray jet.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
For months, Sasaki tried to find his velocity while getting a feel for his new organization.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Astronomers identified its extrasolar origin due to its unusual trajectory, which doesn't follow a closed orbit around the sun, and velocity of around 130,000 mph (219,000 km/h).—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Rattler faked a handoff and then launched a deep pass to speedy wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who turned safety Tyler Nubin turned around.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
-
The Fifth Amendment protects against double jeopardy or being tried twice for the same crime, while the Sixth Amendment guarantees fair and speedy trials.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
-
Here, Sarr contests a shot by the Heat’s Josh Christopher that Christopher misses, grabs the rebound and speeds ahead.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
About his last Kentucky Derby appearance and his 'swift' horseLooking for a free mini puzzle?—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Berhalter set Chicago up to sit deep and then hit on the counter and the approach worked superbly in the first half with Miami enjoying plenty of the ball outside the Fire box but then ripped apart far too easily by swift breaks.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
This rapidity of implementation means that attorneys cannot wait to see how things might develop but must start preparing, or at least learning about it, now.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
-
The rapidity and the terseness of the onscreen action leaps from scene to scene, from event to event, from one salient point to the next, with nothing incidental in between, nothing revealing anything besides what directly elucidates the story as Polanski chooses to tell it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Other snags are purely visual, notably the capper to the scene where King must toss the bag of ransom millions at a specific time and place, from a speeding elevated train.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Warp speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp%20speed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share