speed-reads

verb

present tense third-person singular of speed-read
as in dips (into)

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  1. turns over
  2. reads
  3. scans
Verb
  • Put both on the same page and the comparison turns over.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Definition of turns over
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  • Every format—before anyone reads a single word on the ad—is already communicating something about the brand behind it.
    — Adam Salacuse, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The label reads like a pantry inventory egg whites, dates and nuts and the protein comes from egg whites, a complete protein source.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of reads
Verb
  • Campsite Tonight frequently scans several websites throughout California and several other states (including Utah for those dreaming of a trip to Zion National Park).
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The patient is immersed in a water bath, and the system scans the patient with a 360-degree ring of ultrasound scanners fully surrounding the patient.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of scans
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“Speed-reads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-reads. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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