FLEETNESS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

fleetness

noun

Definition of fleetness

as in speed

a high rate of movement or performance clipper ships were renowned for their fleetness on the high seas

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Recent Examples of fleetness Flagg is basketball’s latest stretch talent, 6-foot-9 with fleetness and an on-ball bag. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Chips that adapt to time The ability to change response speed is central to the technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
The team deployed two high-altitude balloons with light sensors and 31 weather balloons to measure temperature, pressure, wind speed and humidity.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of speed

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Retailers also need to watch cultural velocity, creator behavior, fandom dynamics, search patterns, ingredient conversations and the movement of lifestyle symbols across platforms.

— Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The weight of the projectile and its travelling velocity would generate enough momentum to bring down big castle walls in a few shots.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

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