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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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Recent Examples of fast
Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
What To Know Archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich found the clay seal while examining material recovered by the Temple Mount Sifting Project, and project researchers rapidly analyzed and publicly announced the artifact shortly before the Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Outside Editors, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025
One of the reasons why Muslims fast during Ramadan is to remember those who are oppressed or suffering, and to share in those emotions.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Like most freshmen playing at a high-major school, the game moved too fast for him at times last season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
This is a subtle clue that something may be wrong, but not a hard and fast rule.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Meanwhile, Muslims have long eaten its fruits to break the daily fast of Ramadan.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
What To Know Archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich found the clay seal while examining material recovered by the Temple Mount Sifting Project, and project researchers rapidly analyzed and publicly announced the artifact shortly before the Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Top marks in the cross country ski department went to Rossignol’s X-Ium Premium+ Skate SX, an expert-level classic ski that’s fun and fast enough to place on the podium.
—Outside Editors, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025
One of the reasons why Muslims fast during Ramadan is to remember those who are oppressed or suffering, and to share in those emotions.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 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, 30 Oct. 2025
Like most freshmen playing at a high-major school, the game moved too fast for him at times last season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to SeaWorld Orlando’s website, Mako is the city’s tallest and fastest roller coaster.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
This is a subtle clue that something may be wrong, but not a hard and fast rule.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast
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After September’s move, Kalshi traders quickly repriced the rest of 2025, concentrating on a two-cut scenario (October and December) and leaving a tail for only one more cut or, less likely, a larger November–December adjustment.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The president imposed crippling tariffs on China in April but then quickly lowered them.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The experiment discovered that AI could fulfill this role quite well.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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The maze is quite scary, including an It-style clown with a chainsaw, chainsaw-wielding doctors in scrubs, and Beryl at the center of it all as the town’s biggest cultural claim to fame, the Headless Horseman.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The rapid advances of AI and the ceaseless scheming of cybercriminals and hackers make cyber startups one of the most dynamic and innovative sectors of the tech industry, Chahal says.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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For all the confidence from trade negotiators in recent days and the leaders’ warm remarks as talks got underway in Busan, whether the meeting would take place at all remained an open question just days ago after a rapid escalation of frictions between the two sides.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The ghoulish pet is ever-present in the movie, portraying itself as a friendly and loyal companion to Jack in his journeys between realms.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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This milestone honors both the brand’s journey and its loyal following worldwide.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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There’s something rare about Swain, who is a young brainiac, but one who has built his business the old-fashioned, pre-quant-trading and Excel models Wall Street way, via charm offensives that weave webs of tight relationships few rivals can match.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Money was tight, especially when Smith’s father, who worked as a machinist after returning from World War II, was on strike.—
Amy Weiss-Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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In New Jersey, creating or sharing deceptive AI media can lead to prison time and fines.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the first time around, producers relied on deceptive camera angles and some CGI to edit out her pregnancy belly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Designed by Hydro Tec, the modern, muscular exterior is characterized by a sturdy steel displacement hull, a distinctive bulbous bow, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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For shorter getaways or everyday commuting, the Zella Travel Canvas Tote Bag is down to just $30—roomy enough for your essentials but lightweight enough to carry anywhere.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Schumer wore a short Miu Miu button-down shirt dress and black heels — and the comments had kind words for her fitness progress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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