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

Example Sentences

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sped

He said he observed unmarked vehicles when one suddenly sped off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

The Champagne region fared less well as growers had to harvest exceptionally early after the extreme heat sped sugar buildup -- and hence natural alcohol production.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Adjusting generally takes one day per time zone crossed, a process sped by maximizing sunlight exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

"The Lamborghini then sped down Toft Road, Knutsford."

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Jonah sped up and fell into step with the girl ahead of them.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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