RAPIDNESS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

rapidness

noun

Definition of rapidness

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

Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
In our engineering teams, AI-first processes have increased velocity by handling boilerplate code, test generation and repetitive tasks, freeing developers to focus on architecture and problem-solving.

— Khadim Batti, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of velocity

Noun

Allen hasn’t had that type of receiver since Stefon Diggs left Buffalo, and Moore’s speed and run-after-catch ability are likely to be big assets.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
But much of the program dispensed with speed to explore the other skills of the dogs — and their owners.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of speed

Noun

The success rate of players returning from a second Tommy John is not as high as those who have the procedure once, but the road back isn’t impossible.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Today, with an imploded refi business and rates closing in on 7%, the AI mortgage company’s market value stands at just $300 million.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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