SPEEDSTER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

speedster

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Definition of speedster

as in speeder

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Recent Examples of speedster Chandler Simpson laced a line drive down the right-field line, scoring both Díaz and Mesa while the speedster raced to third for a triple, giving the Rays a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Remember that Westview’s Tommy Maximoff was a super-speedster. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Finally, in the fourth quarter, Skinner connected with speedster Emmanuel Pullins for a 44-yard touchdown and a 21-14 lead before his interception return. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Junior receiver Jack Murphy is a speedster who was slowed down by a hamstring injury, missed some time and has slowly worked his way back into the lineup for the Griffins. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026 And then there’s Chandler Simpson, a throwback speedster who led the AL with 46 steals and is an absolute weapon/distraction on the bases. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 Because Carolina doesn’t have a natural speedster on the active roster, that strategy can be very effective. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026 His favorite targets are Ryan MacKenzie, who is averaging 20 yards on 18 catches with five TDs, and speedster Brayden Roberson. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 The 6-foot, 184-pound speedster finished with 49 receptions for 689 yards and four touchdowns after capturing national attention with 45 catches for 857 yards and eight scores as a freshman. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

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That includes cracking down on ghost plates and creating a super speeder program.

— Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
The striking new museum resembles a spaceship, a land speeder or other futuristic structures.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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For the second time in three years, Boise State has the leading rusher in the nation.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Meyer was the leading rusher for Waxahachie with nine carries for 85 yards, most of which came on scrambles on doomed pass plays.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026

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