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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
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
And a fast-growing optimization crowd treats testing as one more lever to pull for better energy, mood, weight and even longevity.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
The fastest route to decarbonization has often relied on supply chains dominated by a small number of countries, raising concerns about resilience and strategic vulnerability.
—Sebastian Buckup, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
The Lenten fast is traditionally broken with tsoureki, magiritsa (a lamb soup finished with avgolemono sauce), and a bowl of red Easter eggs.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 1 Apr. 2026
Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Put another way, earnings have been so strong that analysts can’t raise their estimates fast enough.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 May 2026
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Adverb
For best results, the outlet recommends taking gummies about 30 to 60 minutes before workouts and pairing them with a small source of fast-acting carbs like fruit juice to boost uptake.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
And a fast-growing optimization crowd treats testing as one more lever to pull for better energy, mood, weight and even longevity.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Adjective
Shake Shack, the popular fast food joint, opened up underneath the Martin earlier this month, with lines stretching down the street, Rupert said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
The fastest route to decarbonization has often relied on supply chains dominated by a small number of countries, raising concerns about resilience and strategic vulnerability.
—Sebastian Buckup, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Noun
The fast can also continue into Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
The Lenten fast is traditionally broken with tsoureki, magiritsa (a lamb soup finished with avgolemono sauce), and a bowl of red Easter eggs.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
There is also an emerging industry for using drones to deliver packages – everything from transplant organs to fast food meals.
—Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Put another way, earnings have been so strong that analysts can’t raise their estimates fast enough.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Improvements in blood tests, meanwhile, dovetail with rapid developments in treatments for various cancers, making the disease ever more survivable or even curable.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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The uninitiated might be surprised that Game Changer has amassed a fiercely loyal, very active online fan base.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2026
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Cao is strategically building his team, repositioning competent legacy appointees to ensure continuity while fostering a loyal leadership cadre.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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That was a fantastic finish into a tight window.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Despite criticism over opaque and deceptive practices, prediction markets’ election favorites won most of the time, a Washington Post analysis found; more liquid in betting markets improves their accuracy, economists told CNN, but could carry negative social costs.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
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This is the essence of GPS spoofing, in which an attacker floods a GPS receiver with deceptive signals.—
Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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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,
19 June 2026
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Serving tray for entertaining $25 to $50 This straightforward serving tray is a reliable standard that’s sturdy and comes in seven colors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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The tears weren't solely a result of coming up short at another major, but more so about the message his dad shared with him after Burns' Sunday surge up the leader board came up just short.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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