speeds 1 of 2

noun

plural of speed
as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed

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speeds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of speed
as in races
to proceed or move quickly a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside

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Recent Examples of speeds
Noun
The driver was headed south on Nall at high speeds. — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 Through it all, there’s an incredible amount of feedback, even at high speeds. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Low wind speeds and low humidity levels also contributed to Idaho’s high score in the study. — Hali Smith july 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 That allows the drive to maintain higher transfer speeds over longer periods instead of slowing down as temperatures rise. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Optical technology allows semiconductors to process signals at speeds close to that of light. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 June 2026 But these unprotected vehicles can run at automobile speeds, posing a risk of injury that’s greater than for those pedaling nonpowered, slower two-wheelers. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Traffic speeds saw a massive improvement during Game 4, on Thursday, June 25, clocking in at 30% faster than historical data. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4) The Apple iPad Air M4 accelerates daily multitasking speeds by housing a next-gen M4 silicon engine engineered for fluid graphics and complex AI operations. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Verb
Ramsay speeds through many of the action shots to instead focus on Joe’s psyche. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 Deadheading just speeds up the process, while offering some benefits. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 The First Alert Weather Team is keeping an eye on this next storm system, just in case the timeline speeds up. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Adrenaline speeds up peristalsis, the contractions and constrictions of the intestines, while blood is diverted from the digestive system, which can cause nausea. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026 Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, preventing smothering and speeds up decomposition for reuse. — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 Today, there are ways the food production world speeds up the process without fermentation through chemical production by mixing the soybeans with hydrochloric acid, which breaks down the proteins in the soybeans. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 Any wind speeds over 58 mph are considered severe, according to NWS meteorologist Kyle Pallozzi. — Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026 For example, in tenant onboarding, using AI to automatically auto-fill and email a 50-page PDF lease just speeds up the generation of a static, cumbersome document that still requires manual follow-ups. — Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
  1. favorites
  2. races
  3. preferences
  4. travels
  5. pets
  6. drives
  7. rushes
  8. hurries
Noun
  • Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Hanging baskets brimming with geraniums, begonias, petunias, and other summertime favorites can liven up front porches, patios, and balconies with fantastic color.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of favorites
Verb
  • As is common with Enola Holmes films, zippy flashbacks and kicky montages illuminate what led up to all of this, but there’s an energy missing here, as the film races to get back into the present Maltese moment, which feels dire indeed.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 June 2026
  • Anthropic has accused the Chinese firm Alibaba of launching the largest attack yet attempting to clone Claude, as China races to match the capabilities of Anthropic’s leading model following Mythos’ release and subsequent restriction from foreign markets.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026
Definition of races
Noun
  • There's a variety of approaches to preventing mosquitoes that can fit a range of situations, budgets, landscapes, and preferences.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 2 July 2026
  • Steak and quality win As demand for beef holds up, consumers have shown clear preferences within the segment.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of preferences
Verb
  • There will be an official reception attended by Iraq’s prime minister, senior government officials and religious leaders before the cortege travels to the Imam Ali Shrine, an important pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • This week, Madonna time travels back to the Eighties and dances the night away at a famous discotheque, R&B crooner Destin Conrad dives into reggae rhythms, and Rico Nasty teams back up with Kenneth Blume for a glittery new track.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Definition of travels
Noun
  • No alcohol, tobacco, pets or personal BBQs allowed during concerts.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of pets
Verb
  • By stripping out parts and, crucially, reducing the number of unique parts, the company shortens manufacturing time, raises reliability, and drives down cost, all at once.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Fire shelters are mandatory equipment for crews who work across rugged terrain where things can change at a moment’s notice, especially when extremely dry and windy weather drives the flames, as happened last Saturday.
    — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of drives
Verb
  • Taylor Swift rushes the field to give Travis Kelce a big kiss after his win.
    — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The tourism tide rushes in A year earlier, in 1959, Walt Disney opened the Submarine Voyage at Disneyland.
    — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of rushes
Verb
  • If someone hurries you, slow the exchange and name what feels good in your body, like sitting down before deciding on plans.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • Nix almost always hurries his throws when a blitz comes Harvey’s way, regardless of whether the rookie RB picks it up capably or not.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of hurries

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