as in to accelerate
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Recent Examples of fast-forward
Let’s fast-forward to Kerry Condon’s look at this year’s Golden Globes.
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Monica Corcoran Harel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
Preparation was very minimal compared to … fast-forward ten years to Madonna.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2023
Hitting Pause on High-End Over the next decade, cassette sales were on fast-forward — but the format struggled to attract audiophiles, who stuck with vinyl.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023
Meanwhile, Georgia will not be holding an early primary, despite the DNC’s fast-forward schedule.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
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Monica Corcoran Harel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023
Preparation was very minimal compared to … fast-forward ten years to Madonna.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2023
Hitting Pause on High-End Over the next decade, cassette sales were on fast-forward — but the format struggled to attract audiophiles, who stuck with vinyl.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2023
Meanwhile, Georgia will not be holding an early primary, despite the DNC’s fast-forward schedule.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 17 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forward
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The researchers emphasized that policy support is crucial for accelerating this transition and building a robust recycling system.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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By speeding up the transit time of your stomach contents, fiber may reduce the amount of time that stomach acid can irritate your esophagus, Dilley added.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the reaction proceeds through a cascade of events.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 When boundaries feel tight, kindness unlocks progress.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Will Woll’s return to the Leafs come earlier than the organization anticipated?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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And California should not go along for the ride.—
Tom Philp,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Maybe that was the correct rhythm and that is why the audience is able to continue watching the film and go along with it.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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At least one of them will likely need to have another one on Thursday for Miami to advance to the championship.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was promoted to defensive assistant in 2002 and kept advancing — to assistant defensive backs coach, linebackers coach, defensive backs coach and finally defensive coordinator in 2009 after the death of legendary Jim Johnson.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dumbbell Bent-Over Row Hold one dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms pacing in), feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.—
Greg Presto,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chloe Rowe paced Plano (7-8) with eight points and seven rebounds.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Fast-forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forward. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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