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speeding

[spee-ding] / ˈspi dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
active
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alive effective operating
STRONG
flowing functioning going mobile movable operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rustling shifting simmering streaming traveling turning walking working
WEAK
astir at work bustling efficacious exertive hasty impelling in force in play in process moving restless speedy swarming
Antonyms
STRONG
fixed inoperative unmovable unworking
WEAK
abeyant disinterested dormant idle immobile inactive indifferent inert lazy quiescent quiet sluggish
ADJECTIVE
hurrying
Synonyms
STRONG
darting dashing expediting flying hastening propelling racing running rushing scurrying
Antonyms
WEAK
crawling creeping

Example Sentences

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McGivney will work on evolving and speeding the firm’s overall strategy, with a particular eye toward initiatives that span Marsh’s several businesses, the company says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A Grade 2 strain typically requires four to six weeks of recovery, but Doncic traveled to Europe to receive injections on his left hamstring with the hope of speeding up the recovery process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"The amount of people that have contacted me to say they've seen him speeding, lying back in his seat, driving his done-up car."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Customer feedback is also influencing new product features, with Salesforce speeding up the release of voice and observability tools as a result of what FDEs experienced.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“It’s growing faster than ever now! It’s speeding up!”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl