superspeed

American

[soo-per-speed] / ˈsu pərˌspid /

adjective

constructed or intended to function at a very high speed.

Etymology

Origin of superspeed

Example Sentences

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Miller portrays Barry Allen who, as superhero the Flash, uses his superspeed to travel back through time to try to prevent his mother’s death.

From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023

Having embraced his superspeed powers in the previous film, Sonic 2 finds Sonic wanting to put them to good use, which Tom understands — but only up to a point.

From The Verge • Apr. 7, 2022

A snail gets the chance to escape his slow-paced life and race in the Indianapolis 500 when a freak accident gives him the power of superspeed.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2019

Firms rehire workers they’d laid off months earlier, and new businesses take advantage of depressed prices to grow at superspeed.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2013

I chose superspeed so I could be in two places at once if I needed to be.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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