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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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speeds
Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Geely, the system reaches inference speeds of 350 TPS and can react up to three times faster than a human driver.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
At certain points, the driver was traveling at speeds up to 115 mph and on the wrong side of the road.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
All cellular models can use 5G data speeds — except for the base iPad, which can only use 4G LTE.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The vehicle was headed southbound on I-35 when the driver lost control and hydroplaned due to high speeds and the weather, the highway patrol said in a preliminary crash report.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The vast majority of fatal crashes are preventable with changes to infrastructure that forces drivers to slow down — a crash at 20 mph, for example, is extremely unlikely to kill anyone involved, but the risk multiplies very quickly at all speeds over 20 mph.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Early in the pursuit, a deputy could be heard calling out that there was little traffic ahead as speeds reached around 70 mph.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Satellite internet had existed for decades but was plagued by slow speeds.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
This approach not only speeds up decision-making but also improves hiring quality by making comparisons between candidates more objective and data-driven.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Last month, over 20,000 shoppers purchased this retinol-meets-peptides blend that smooths, exfoliates, and speeds up skin renewal.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
While some commenters on @schube93’s video pointed out that Costco's competitor, Sam’s Club, already offers a scan-and-go feature in its smartphone app that speeds up the checkout process, others applauded the move.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
The group speeds up their walking to keep time with her.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In a security camera recording verified by ABC News and confirmed by Iraq's interior ministry to show the moment Kittleson was kidnapped on Tuesday, the journalist is seen standing on a sidewalk as a silver car approaches before she is pushed towards the car, which then quickly speeds away.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Horses clear them at speeds topping 20 mph, with little room for error.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
According to Geely, the system reaches inference speeds of 350 TPS and can react up to three times faster than a human driver.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
At certain points, the driver was traveling at speeds up to 115 mph and on the wrong side of the road.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
All cellular models can use 5G data speeds — except for the base iPad, which can only use 4G LTE.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The vehicle was headed southbound on I-35 when the driver lost control and hydroplaned due to high speeds and the weather, the highway patrol said in a preliminary crash report.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The vast majority of fatal crashes are preventable with changes to infrastructure that forces drivers to slow down — a crash at 20 mph, for example, is extremely unlikely to kill anyone involved, but the risk multiplies very quickly at all speeds over 20 mph.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Early in the pursuit, a deputy could be heard calling out that there was little traffic ahead as speeds reached around 70 mph.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Satellite internet had existed for decades but was plagued by slow speeds.
—Ben Tarnoff, Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The law speeds a notoriously slow process and allows state parks officials to more easily buy lands for less than $1 million or take free donations from environmental groups if the properties abut existing state parks and won’t require hiring new rangers or other staff.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
This approach not only speeds up decision-making but also improves hiring quality by making comparisons between candidates more objective and data-driven.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
This heat then speeds up the reactions, creating even more heat in a vicious cycle.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
In Michigan City along the lakefront, a new second track speeds up travel time to Chicago, and plans call for a $300 million luxury hotel and townhouse development to transform the city into a commuter and tourist destination.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Last month, over 20,000 shoppers purchased this retinol-meets-peptides blend that smooths, exfoliates, and speeds up skin renewal.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
While some commenters on @schube93’s video pointed out that Costco's competitor, Sam’s Club, already offers a scan-and-go feature in its smartphone app that speeds up the checkout process, others applauded the move.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
The group speeds up their walking to keep time with her.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
In a security camera recording verified by ABC News and confirmed by Iraq's interior ministry to show the moment Kittleson was kidnapped on Tuesday, the journalist is seen standing on a sidewalk as a silver car approaches before she is pushed towards the car, which then quickly speeds away.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
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The Hawks now lead the series 2-1 and have become the favorites to win it.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Alongside its classic breakfast plates, Fuller’s serves favorites like Monte Cristos and double-decker chicken salad club sandwiches.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Its untapped reserves are being wasted as the world races toward an era of abundant renewable energy.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The film unfolds in Kathmandu, where a mother races to shield her nine-year-old daughter from a sudden and troubling change – a journey that forces both characters to reckon with trauma and with a legal system ill-equipped to deliver justice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Human children often copy their friends’ preferences for toys or clothes, while adults are prone to jumping on popular diets or lifestyle trends.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Neos would also algorithmically predict and respond to everything from citizens’ changing meal preferences to criminal acts.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
1 May 2026
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According to the document, a pulmonary embolism — when a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow — was also a contributing factor.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Talia travels to the remote New Zealand estate of her partner’s powerful and secretive family, but what begins as an uneasy Christmas reunion quickly reveals itself to be something far more disturbing.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the openness to the pets apparently made Banks feel more comfortable with the Vikings.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly maligned Haitian immigrants, including falsely accusing Haitians living in Ohio of eating people’s pets.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Imagining an eternity of this, Creasy disables his car’s braking system and drives into a concrete pylon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during game five of the first round playoffs against the Orlando Magic last night.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fate of a key government surveillance tool is expected to be decided next week, as House GOP leadership rushes to reauthorize the program before an April 30 deadline.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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On a second-period power play, the Penguins allowed three odd-man rushes against.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Speeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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