speed-read

verb

Definition of speed-readnext
as in to read

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-read
  1. read
  2. skim
  3. scan
  4. peruse
  5. browse
Verb
  • The bottom line In a sign of how much investors are currently worried about inflation returning, the Institute for Supply Management’s services index, an inflation reading typically secondary to more significant data points like the consumer price index, is sending shockwaves through the market.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Send submissions here and read more Metropolitan Diary here.
    James Barron, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of read
Verb
  • California has seen an increase in card skimming over the past few years, with fraudulent activity popping up across the state.
    Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The best way to avoid falling victim to a skimming operation is to check any point-of-sale terminal before inserting your credit or debit card.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of skim
Verb
  • Year after year, food remains one of the biggest expenses, prompting people to research places, scan through tens of reviews, and seek friends’ and family’s recommendations before eating out.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Fisher scanned through hundreds of listings online and visited nine.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of scan
Verb
  • Laurel’s downtown is just steps from its 1913 train station, enabling passengers to step off the train and immediately peruse its downtown shops for dapper clothing or vintage furniture.
    Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
  • One TikTok, featuring Finn perusing the gifts with pure joy, went viral, garnering 3.8 million views.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of peruse
Verb
  • Be sure to check out Lululemon’s New Year Scores page for more stellar finds, and browse our top picks below.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
  • What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of browse
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speeding (up)

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