sped

[sped] / spɛd /

VERB

move along quickly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance boost expedite facilitate fly further hasten help hurry promote quicken ride run rush zoom

STRONG

aid assist barrel belt bomb career dispatch flash gallop hightail impel race sail spring tear urge whiz

WEAK

bowl over cover ground cut along gather momentum gear up get a move on get moving get under way go all out go fast go like the wind lose no time make haste open up throttle press on step on it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check decrease delay halt hinder hurt obstruct prevent procrastinate rest retard slow stop walk

STRONG

dissuade

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sped

Growers had to harvest exceptionally early this year as extreme heat sped sugar buildup -- and hence natural alcohol production -- in the grapes, according to the Comite Champagne industry association.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Its observations may ultimately help scientists better understand how the universe evolved and why its expansion has sped up over time.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

Last January, it sped across the £35m barrier and now it's knocking on the door of £50-£60m on new players.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

We documented the ways in which the mobility of global capital had sped up over the past century as relocation and communication costs declined.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

His knees bobbled and bucked with the boat as it sped along, snaking its way in the writhing grooves of the stream.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig