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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
With an abundance of genre-crossing indulgences that are scary, surreal, and sometimes silly, the Paramount+ hit is operating at full warp speed in this penultimate outing, the debut episode of which just premiered on July 23, 2026. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 July 2026 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
Adjective
Unlike its previous 2,000-bhp warp-speed Venom F5, Hennessey designed the Blackbird around raw tactile feedback and high-fidelity mechanical connections. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • The system must support rapid acceleration while allowing the interceptor to maneuver toward its target.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Taking inspiration from bespoke Brabus supercars, the flagship delivers impressive speed, breathtaking acceleration, and precise handling.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of acceleration
Adjective
  • The system must support rapid acceleration while allowing the interceptor to maneuver toward its target.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Both two-stage vehicles are being manufactured with full and rapid reusability in mind, with Pathfinder serving as the proving ground for that architecture.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapid
Noun
  • The rocket’s second stage ignited a single Aquila engine and accelerated to orbital velocity—some 5 miles per second—about seven minutes into the flight.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The right-hander, who came to the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers in the trade for Freddy Peralta, was the long man out of the bullpen at the start of the year and pitched well until his velocity started to decline.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of velocity
Adjective
  • Chambliss hits Alexander in stride, allowing the speedy receiver to outrace pursuit to the end zone.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Wireless connectivity is also quite good, with speedy Wi-Fi 6E support.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of speedy
Noun
  • Nearly everyone rides a stationary bike — high tension, low speed — after a match and quickly downs a protein recovery drink.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The storm, now moving west-northwest at just 5 mph, is forecast to turn northward to north-northeastward with an increase in forward speed Sunday and Monday, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest update.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of speed
Adjective
  • The build-up was swift and of high quality, characteristic of the ‘De Zerbi-ball’.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Hicks’ rise in marathon racing (and road races) has been swift.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of swift
Noun
  • One thing is the rapidity that these data centers are coming online, that people didn't see coming.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers found another clue in net-proton yields measured across rapidity in photonuclear collisions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 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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