1
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
we dashed off the remaining paperwork with as much speed as possible so we could leave for the long weekend
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2
as in favorite
a person or thing that is preferred over others
that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speed
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2026
Once fully operational, each train will be able to carry around 400 passengers and travel at speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Johnson plans to directly introduce the ordinance in a City Council committee later this month, an unusual move aimed at avoiding stall tactics by opponents and speeding up a final vote.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Noun
These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2026
Once fully operational, each train will be able to carry around 400 passengers and travel at speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour.
—Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Verb
For a more personalized approach, ZipRecruiter's Invite to Apply tool allows employers to browse resumes and send invitations to top talent, improving candidate quality and speeding up the hiring process.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Johnson plans to directly introduce the ordinance in a City Council committee later this month, an unusual move aimed at avoiding stall tactics by opponents and speeding up a final vote.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
Noun
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Organizations that embed these guardrails can gain competitive advantages through trust, regulatory foresight and innovation velocity.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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His expected earned run average (xERA), per Fangraphs — which uses metrics like exit velocity and launch angle to measure pitching performances based on the quality of contact — is far lower than the reality.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Giulia came in as the favorite with the Italian crowd behind her.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Its most recent 54th run was record-breaking, the biggest marathon in history, with 132 countries represented, 59,226 finishers and by far the highest number of spectators in every neighborhood who supported and cheered runners on a route that races through all five boroughs.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On the lawn of Jim Gilliam Park on Saturday, supporters from across the city chanted Pratt’s name, took selfies in front of black campaign vans with his hummingbird logo and ate cookies decorated with his face as kids raced around on scooters and played with the handful of dogs attending.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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During this transition, plants tend to experience water stress, as the rate of water leaving the leaves exceeds uptake by the roots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Robert Reich of the University of California, Berkeley, wrote recently that average Americans pay a 14% tax rate, but billionaires pay less than 2%.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Your personal preferences influence your diet, as well as your cultural background.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Gardner, the activist, hurried over, tapped Nereyda on the shoulder and pointed toward the pit.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The baseball team beat Calvin Christian 7-1, then hurried across the plaza at SDSU — about 50 yards — to cheer the girls on.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Potter said the whole goal behind Thrifty Traveler is to help show people how to travel more for less.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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But soft bananas don’t travel well.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The end of California's chaotic governor's primary race was approaching Saturday as leading candidates rushed to deliver their closing arguments before voting ends Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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Be patient and allow your child to feel those uncomfortable feelings, instead of rushing them through it.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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