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as in quickly
with great speed
run as fast as you can to get help
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2
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
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Recent Examples of fast
Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
As per Islamic tradition, the fast is broken with a date and water, but the real feasting starts when everyone gathers around the table with their family, friends, and community (regardless of religious background) to share food.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Eventually, military leaders want satellites to handle all of these tasks autonomously in space and do it fast enough for US or allied forces to respond to an imminent threat.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2025
High temperatures will also increase the frequency since the soil in pots and raised beds dries out faster than the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Kara McGinley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
With the title defense looming, Gates said the team will fight to stay in its position with the same North Crowley playing style: fast, physical and intense.
—Charles Baggarly
august 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Act like a tech leader: Stay curious, adopt fast and think digital.
—Phil Portman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
As per Islamic tradition, the fast is broken with a date and water, but the real feasting starts when everyone gathers around the table with their family, friends, and community (regardless of religious background) to share food.
—Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Democrats are united in their condemnation of the renovation probe as a facade for Trump to hit Powell over not lowering interest rates fast enough.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Eventually, military leaders want satellites to handle all of these tasks autonomously in space and do it fast enough for US or allied forces to respond to an imminent threat.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
Noun
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2025
High temperatures will also increase the frequency since the soil in pots and raised beds dries out faster than the ground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
Quantum Fiber Quantum Fiber delivers fast fiber internet in some Oregon communities.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
With the title defense looming, Gates said the team will fight to stay in its position with the same North Crowley playing style: fast, physical and intense.
—Charles Baggarly
august 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast
Adverb
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Tanner, who is quite religious, was doing the latter.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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YouTube What To Know On Wednesday, Swift quite literally broke the internet when her New Heights interview was released.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The tiny birds, named for the rapid beat of their wings, arrive in the Midwest each spring before making their way south again as the weather begins to cool.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Divisions have experienced a brain drain of epic proportions, ProPublica found, losing senior leaders behind some of the biggest health initiatives of the modern era, like the rapid rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
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His administration removed 18 board members who had been appointed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, to what used to be a bipartisan board, while appointing those loyal to Trump, such as his chief of staff Susie Wiles and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Leo: Royalty and leadership Confident, regal and loyal, Leo shines like the ruler of their own universe.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When culture starts performing alignment instead of living it, most companies reach for fixes: tighter messaging, new values, more playbooks.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The overall fit is on the tighter side up top, but roomy enough for walking on the bottom.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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These emails are loaded with deceptive links that lead to malware infections, and the consequences can be severe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Match Group, the parent company of Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and PlentyOfFish, has agreed to pay $14 million to settle a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission about deceptive advertising practices.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The immolation of the Bronx was all the more staggering because, a generation before, it had been filled with upwardly mobile residents in sturdy homes.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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For five rounds, Chimaev rag-dolled a massive and sturdy champion in Dricus Du Plessis en route to a decisive victory (50-44 x3).—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The louder the sound, the shorter amount of time a person should be exposed to it.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Elevated Velocity’s profile ― long hood, spacious interior, short rear overhang, fastback rear end ― is consistent with the current Cadillac Lyriq and Celestiq.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Isak himself stressed his happiness in the spring and featured in club kit promotions, hardly the actions of someone desperate for a quick exit.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Here's a quick look at Cox plan options in Phoenix, based on the ZIP code 85014: Cox Fast: Starts at $50 per month for download and upload speeds of 300/30 Mbps for 24 months.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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