Definitions

warp speed

NOUN

highest possible speed

Synonyms

WEAK

escape velocity flash greased lightning lightning speed terminal velocity

Example Sentences

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Getting there at warp speed isn’t really necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Since 2019, when the series premiered, Elordi and co-stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney have seen their careers hit warp speed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

Hargitay doesn’t flit between talking heads at warp speed to feed the viewer information, or overly rely on archival footage and old photos to make the film feel like a glorified Wikipedia deep dive.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2025

Against France in round four, their plans were shattered by relentless forward power, intelligent improvisation and warp speed out wide.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025

Run across a field of daisies at warp speed but keep your eyes on the ground.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell