speeding

[spee-ding]

noun

1. the act or practice of exceeding the speed limit.

   a $50 fine for speeding.

Word History and Origins

Origin of speeding¹

1250–1300, for earlier sense “the condition of prospering”; 1905–10 for current sense; Middle English; speed, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Ok was especially alarmed to see forklifts, which are responsible for a significant number of construction deaths, speeding around, often unaided by required spotters.

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At some airports, TSA has separately introduced a “family lane” for security screening, intended to help parents with children while speeding up traditional screening lines.

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This would include people currently living in the UK illegally, the party says, as well as future illegal arrivals and all foreign nationals convicted of a crime more serious than minor parking or speeding offences.

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I know of one company, Genesis Builders, that says it’s managing and speeding the entire process with pre-designed homes that can be completed in 15 months, but I haven’t checked out the details yet.

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He’s water polo’s version of a speeding dolphin in the pool, able to accelerate so fast with his long arms and powerful legs that few can stay with him.

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