1
as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
hasten the activation of yeast with heat
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2
as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline
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Recent Examples of hasten
The firing of offensive coordinator Greg Roman at season’s end and the hiring of former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as his replacement was expected to hasten Becton’s departure.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
More importantly, the romance of the blockade seems to have darkened the German public’s opinion of the coal industry, hastening the nation’s green transition.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In the mid-20th century, life in many of Italy’s mountain towns transformed from one of survival into one of tourism — in part hastened by the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo — bringing wealth, but also traffic and pollution, and a threat to Ladin culture.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
And that is usually due to passengers who try and cheat, hasten, or trick the system.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
More importantly, the romance of the blockade seems to have darkened the German public’s opinion of the coal industry, hastening the nation’s green transition.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In the mid-20th century, life in many of Italy’s mountain towns transformed from one of survival into one of tourism — in part hastened by the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo — bringing wealth, but also traffic and pollution, and a threat to Ladin culture.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
And that is usually due to passengers who try and cheat, hasten, or trick the system.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasten
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According to the South China Morning Post, the China Ship Scientific Research Centre in Wuxi is accelerating its timeline to dominate deep-sea tourism.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The award also honors schools across the state that are accelerating academic progress for two or more groups that have been historically underserved.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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But hurry, the retailer deemed it a popular pick, so grab it before it's gone.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The district was represented by general counsel Devora Navera Reed as well as by an outside counsel who hurried to the scene.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Speak what matters without rushing your words.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was later pronounced dead.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Several commercial outfits have recently announced big funding influxes aimed at speeding up the development and launch of new orbiting outposts.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Poehling took a pass from Killorn, sped down the left side, cut right and shot against the grain to the left.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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McMillan said the loss to Oklahoma helped the Aggies, who had to re-establish their toughness after the Sooners pushed them around.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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And as importantly, nobody knows how the political reality will push the actual oil supply.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iranian missiles have sent Israelis scurrying for shelters multiple times a day and night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Iowa inbounded the ball to Stirtz, who raced toward halfcourt and fired a pass to Folgueiras waiting in the corner for the game-winner.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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My awe had barely subsided when, two minutes later, James got the ball, raced just past the free-throw line, and took flight.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this week, an asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 mph traveled over multiple states.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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While a new museum for its display is being built in Jerusalem, a selection of objects has traveled to the United States for the first time.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasten. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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