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as in quickly
with great speed
run as fast as you can to get help
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
everyone in camp was fast asleep within minutes of hitting the sack
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the fast pace of construction resulted in our new house being done ahead of schedule
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
the two girls soon became fast and inseparable friends
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as in tight
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the rusty, old screws are so fast in the fitting that there's no hope of getting them out
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
rolling back odometers was just one of the fast practices that the used-car dealer was guilty of
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
as the storm approached, we checked to see that every thing on the outside of the house was fast and locked in position
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as in short
not lasting for a considerable time
after a fast explanation of the procedure, we were turned loose to do the work
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as in quick
having or showing quickness of mind
I don't know how to operate this machine, but I'm a fast learner
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as in famine
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a fast response
a fast pace
a fast track
a fast service
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Recent Examples of fast
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Huang added that the policies have cut the AI chip leader’s China market share from 95% to 50% and motivated Beijing to make its own chips faster.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
With a win Friday, the Braves, who began the season with seven losses, could’ve tied an MLB record for the fastest team to reach .500 after such a start: The 1945 Boston Red Sox started 0-7 and got to the mark in their 38th game.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Ramadan, when many Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk, is also peak television season in the Arab world, when families watch shows late into the night after breaking their fast.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Simon Spichak, Health, 2 May 2025
Some research even reports that current marijuana users have fasting insulin levels 16% lower and insulin resistance 17% lower than non-users
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and for complications in those already diagnosed.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Providing Only Generic Updates Blasting generic updates with no personalization tanks engagement fast.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Huang added that the policies have cut the AI chip leader’s China market share from 95% to 50% and motivated Beijing to make its own chips faster.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Adjective
And after a third-place finish at the only other race he’s been in this year — the Daytona 500 — who’s to say Johnson can’t be the fastest again?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
With a win Friday, the Braves, who began the season with seven losses, could’ve tied an MLB record for the fastest team to reach .500 after such a start: The 1945 Boston Red Sox started 0-7 and got to the mark in their 38th game.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Noun
At sunset, families and friends break their fast with a meal that often begins with water and dates.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Ramadan, when many Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk, is also peak television season in the Arab world, when families watch shows late into the night after breaking their fast.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
On average, speedier walkers had a smaller waist circumference, weighed less, and had better grip strength and lower levels of metabolic risk factors, like fats and fasting glucose, measured in the blood.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 2 May 2025
Some research even reports that current marijuana users have fasting insulin levels 16% lower and insulin resistance 17% lower than non-users
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and for complications in those already diagnosed.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast
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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But even knowing that, Portman and Krasinski weren't quite prepared for just how real things would get.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The consequences of warming will probably vary widely across the world, the report found: rapid thawing of Arctic sea ice, drier seasons in the Amazon, excess rain in places such as Alaska, northern Europe and the Sahel in north-central Africa.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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But over the decades, jobs vanished, factories closed, and industry's hum was replaced by the lure of cheap labor overseas and rapid automation at home.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The friends not keen on competing become our valiant team of producers — recording content and posting updates live for our loyal Instagram fanbase (almost 200 followers).—
Mia Venkat,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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His close friends and colleagues often described him as loyal, deeply thoughtful, and warm in his own way—just not overly expressive.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Much of the savings in Medicaid, the federal-state health care program called Medi-Cal in California, would come from tighter work requirements.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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Autonomous vehicle technology has been hard to commercialize, with tight regulations and heavy investments forcing many companies to give up.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, filed a suit against ExxonMobil last year that, in part, accuses the oil giant of deceptive claims regarding chemical recycling, which the company disputes.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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During the defense’s cross-examination of Kid Cudi, lawyers representing Combs portrayed Ventura as deceptive of both men.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Subscribers can save up to 76 percent on tons of coveted finds for the holiday weekend, including summer fashion, sturdy luggage, and outdoor furniture.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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But in the end, like so often before, their effort fell just short.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Each of them plays like a standalone vignette that could make a short film, and as with a short film program made up of multiple stories, some are stronger than others.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Shooting victim Sarah Milgrim remembered as 'a light' who fought antisemitism Israeli Embassy shooting: See the scene Real quick All American Rejects singer explains what's up with viral pop-up shows.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The ship was to be the second major navy surface vessel revealed in quick succession by North Korea.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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