as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
the rapidness of the response to a call for assistance is critical in saving the victim of a heart attack
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Noun
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The Mets have been intrigued by the possibility of his velocity in a relief role, but valued the starting pitching depth in the past.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025 -
The right-hander has relied on remarkable velocity, his fastball clocking in at a peak of 102.5 mph.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The three-legged Boston Terrier bounds with the speed of a jackrabbit.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Wind speeds are predicted to range from 11 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Amazing, how the political parties can evolve — and with such rapidity.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Feb. 2025
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The difference in Rostow’s own day, however, was the rapidity with which other countries were doing the same thing.—
Charles King,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Oct. 2023
Noun
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Rising rates drive some customers to stop making payments.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The homicide rate has surged amid gang wars over control of lucrative drug routes, driving a sharp rise in Ecuadorian migration to the U.S.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Rapidness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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