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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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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
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Investigators said the Tesla slammed through a brick home at a high rate of speed, fatally striking Avila.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
These companies have been accustomed to selling products that emerged from lab work 10 or 20 years before and are now trying to speed up the commercialization timelines to suit an era of more advanced robotics and AI.
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Lucas Laursen,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 July 2026
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Ring doorbell footage of the crash shows the vehicle slamming into the house at a high rate of speed.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Investigators said the Tesla slammed through a brick home at a high rate of speed, fatally striking Avila.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Verb
The lab is also expected to speed up product validation while helping utilities deploy new grid equipment with greater confidence.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
These companies have been accustomed to selling products that emerged from lab work 10 or 20 years before and are now trying to speed up the commercialization timelines to suit an era of more advanced robotics and AI.
—
Lucas Laursen,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed
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The underwater navigation itself is also power-hungry, as the robot has to rely on inertial sensors and acoustic Doppler velocity logging to track its position, since satellite navigation is useless once it's submerged.
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Gage’s velocity noticeably declined towards the tail end of his outing.
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Now England, one of the World Cup title favorites, will face Norway, one of the tournament’s surprise teams that upset Brazil, in a tournament quarterfinal to be played on July 11 in Miami.
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Walk the rows, clip your favorites and take home a custom bouquet.
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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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Ships raced through the night to reach New York Harbor, all trying to be first to dock at Ellis Island.
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Plus, new members of this meat service can get 15% off their first order, and select states get free flat-rate shipping on orders of $125 or more.
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The 2026 tournament has the highest rate of goals per match in decades and is the first in World Cup history to have scored more than 200 goals (with two dozen matches still left to play).
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These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.
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As carbuyers' preferences have shifted, pricier vehicles have become the norm at dealerships, leaving budget-conscious shoppers with fewer affordable models to choose from.
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Locals and tourists hurried around the pavilions showcasing the best of each state and territory.
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But hurry, — the popular shade is selling out fast.
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More than 40 tall ships from 20 foreign countries participated, traveling through New York Harbor from near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, up to the George Washington Bridge.
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Several Iraqi provinces announced official holidays to allow mourners to travel.
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Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
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Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
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“Speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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