speed-read

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Recent Examples of speed-read Butler opened up some articles and speed-read like never before. — Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-read
Verb
  • The economic historian Paul David wrote a paper in 1990 that anyone modeling AI productivity should read.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The couple knows reading can transform a child's path in life.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This throw-on-and-go design from Grace Karin is a quintessential fall layering piece, with a classic crew neckline, a button-down closure, and a figure-skimming fit that isn’t overly bulky.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026
  • On the law enforcement side, federal and state authorities are working to find and remove skimming devices.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Unusual states at edges The team examined its molecular assembly using a scanning tunneling microscope.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those who fail to scan the address verification QR code within seven days will see their account demoted to the free tier and be barred from joining any other Duo or Family plan for 12 months.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • For now, visit Blondie’s official store to peruse several High Noon variants.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Maya and Callum, both smiling happily at each other, perused the menu.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Wander down Lý Quốc Sư for one of the city's most famous bowls of phở, or browse the boutiques and cafés along Nhà Thờ Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of discovering and browsing websites themselves, customers could delegate those tasks to Muse.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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