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Recent Examples of warp speed
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Just for a brief second, given the hectic schedule that’s become a daily routine, Kon Knueppel takes a minute to reflect on a journey that’s probably felt like it’s happened at warp speed.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The guy who chased down Crinon is also the guy who opened the scoring with some net-front clean-up work, and the guy who started a warp-speed rush by Celebrini and McDavid, resulting in a goal by the latter.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The pace of obsolescence seems to be moving at warp speed for both AI hardware and software, particularly the LLMs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Just for a brief second, given the hectic schedule that’s become a daily routine, Kon Knueppel takes a minute to reflect on a journey that’s probably felt like it’s happened at warp speed.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The company was known for regularly producing faster and more powerful chips to keep pace with the warp-speed changes and demands of technology.
—Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The guy who chased down Crinon is also the guy who opened the scoring with some net-front clean-up work, and the guy who started a warp-speed rush by Celebrini and McDavid, resulting in a goal by the latter.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warp speed
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This was the highest acceleration for the unit in 15 quarters.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the second experiment, 22 participants completed a version of the side-stepping test designed to capture the acceleration of different body segments.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Attendees donated blood and were provided free blood pressure readings, glucose screenings, rapid HIV testing and information on health and other resources available in the community.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How the stars in a binary system orbit one another — their orbital period and velocity — depends on the masses of the two stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Lamar’s velocity reflects his ambition.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Low or no minimum order quantities and speedy fulfillment are the icing on the cake—and those are qualities found in small suppliers, not massive producers.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, immigrants have become increasingly anxious about speedy mass deportations, creating a bonanza for those looking to cash in.—
Naisha Roy,
ProPublica,
29 Apr. 2026
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The questions continued when the Steelers rounded out their draft class with likely special teamers who have size (sixth-round, 6-5, 321-pound DT Gabriel Rubio) and speed (Oklahoma safety Robert Spears-Jennings ran the fastest 40 at the combine at his position) but need polish.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops believe speed played a factor in the crash.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to Secret Service for swift, decisive action This event sparked several high-ranking Texas leaders to take to social media to comment on the situation.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The North Carolina Republican’s decision sets the stage for Warsh’s swift confirmation to succeed Powell, whose term ends on May 15.—
Caitlin Reilly,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
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The two women’s powerful, mysterious bond is sketched in sharp yet subtle dramatic strokes that are all the more thrilling for their breathless rapidity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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But this doesn’t explain the rapidity of the shift nor the fact that all the leading American AI research labs moved in the same direction.—
Nick Srnicek,
Wired News,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Josh is faster than a speeding linebacker, more powerful than a defensive lineman, and able to leap tall safeties in a single bound.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Most speeding violations in Ohio add two points to a driver's license, with 12 points resulting in a suspension.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Warp speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warp%20speed. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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