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Speeding

of Speed

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Narrower term 4

Acceleration 76% connected

The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as, a falling body moves toward the earth with an accelerat…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Quickening 76% connected

of Quicken

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scud 76% connected

To move swiftly; especially, to move as if driven forward by something.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scudding 76% connected

of Scud

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 3

Motion 76% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Movement 76% connected

The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; ad…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Speed 74% connected

Prosperity in an undertaking; favorable issue; success.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Speed 74% connected

Prosperity in an undertaking; favorable issue; success.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Speedy 74% connected

Not dilatory or slow; quick; swift; nimble; hasty; rapid in motion or performance; as, a speedy flight; on speedy foot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Speedy 74% connected

Not dilatory or slow; quick; swift; nimble; hasty; rapid in motion or performance; as, a speedy flight; on speedy foot.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Hurrying 92% connected

of Hurry

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Speed 92% connected

Prosperity in an undertaking; favorable issue; success.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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