speed-reading

verb

Definition of speed-readingnext
present participle of speed-read
as in reading

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-reading
  1. reading
  2. skimming
  3. perusing
Verb
  • But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.
    Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Keep reading for the formulas loved by hairstylists and editors alike.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of reading
Verb
  • Steal her style with this calf-skimming brown coat from ASOS complete with a notch collar, roomy pockets, and front buttons.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Some ways thieves can obtain credit card numbers include data breaches, stealing your physical card and skimming your card.
    Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of skimming
Verb
  • If you’re stuck, try perusing your photos, texts, emails, or calendar to jog your memory.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Tie up the boat and spend the day perusing the surrounding shops, swimming off the dock and from a small, sandy beachfront, and lounging in beach chairs before digging into a new happy hour menu at sunset.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of perusing
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