as in to read
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Recent Examples of speed-read
Butler opened up some articles and speed-read like never before.
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Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed-read
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Cocchiaro recommends putting finished books on a a bookshelf elsewhere in your home or donating them once you're done reading them.—
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Keep reading for more new arrivals from Kelly Clarkson’s home line.—
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Travel planning company, Travelead, organized the full itinerary, crafting immersive African experiences tailored for a group intent on understanding South Africa’s complex history rather than skimming its surface.—
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The sky filled with helicopters—some skimming the rooftops—along with fighter jets and B-1 bombers.—
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After scanning the code, the recipients might be prompted to provide personal or financial information or to download malicious software.—
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
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Head to that same site to peruse our full calendar of events.—
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The starters who sat out and cheered from the bench, including Aaron Gordon, who sat at his locker room stall perusing the box score afterward with a proud smile.—
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Below, browse through cozy staples like Ugg Classic Ultra Mini Boots and a luxe-looking faux fur coat.—
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Ahead, browse a variety of baby names that mean 'beautiful'.—
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“Speed-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed-read. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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