sped

[ sped ]

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of speed.

sped

/ spɛd /

verb

1. a past tense and past participle of speed

Example Sentences

That’s a negligible difference, Gross said, and means that films don’t need to be held — or sped up — before they’re ready.

From Los Angeles Times

Two men in luxury cars were targeted by robbers at the Fashion Island mall and one sustained minor injuries when he sped away, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

As cars sped by and an 18-wheeler blasted its horn, I nudged ahead and asked the man if he was in med school.

From Los Angeles Times

As she sped away, flames from burning brush leaped up and lapped over the car.

From Los Angeles Times

I raced out the door and sped to the trail — I couldn’t get there fast enough — and as soon as I set foot on the path, under a canopy of Coast Live Oaks, my chest opened up and my breathing steadied.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advance
• boost
• expedite
• facilitate
• fly
• further
• hasten
• help
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• promote
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• ride
• run
• rush
• zoom