FAST-FORWARD Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

fast-forward

verb

Definition of fast-forward

as in to accelerate

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Recent Examples of fast-forward That pattern changed in 2022, when ChatGPT was released into the world, after which everything sped up like a movie on fast-forward, and robots spread like locusts. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 The Spurs flipped to the Hawks – then considered a burgeoning playoff team – for a slew of future draft picks that could fast-forward their reconstruction project. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Mar. 2023 Let’s fast-forward to Kerry Condon’s look at this year’s Golden Globes. — 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 See All Example Sentences for fast-forward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forward

Verb

Doing this issuance will allow the district to accelerate some of its capital work, Shipley said Monday.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Experts say meeting the target could lower electricity costs, curb coal construction and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of accelerate

Verb

Some Republicans had tried to delay the leadership decision, but the conference voted 31-15 to proceed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Senate Republicans voted today to proceed with their leadership elections, blowing past delay requests by a handful of members.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of proceed

Verb

Initially, there’s a light, playful energy to the arrangement, but as the song progresses, the orchestration projects, and a full symphony emerges, infusing the piece with an unexpected intensity and dramatic power.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
Students who were hesitant at first to share became more enthusiastic as conversations progressed.

— Kyle Desrosiers-Levine, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

Food trend experts are betting the coming year will bring it even closer to your stovetop.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of come

Verb

This facet of recovery has been studied less than the physical and neurochemical changes that go along with addiction and withdrawal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
But not every vote goes along party lines — and that’s where Kettler said the additional Democratic seats could make a difference.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of go along

Verb

Some of Nvidia's biggest rivals, such as Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, saw their shares advance Thursday following Huang's departure as investors predicted that its customers will look to diversify their suppliers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Concerns about noise, environmental impacts, and the approval process led to lawsuits and a temporary court order blocking Westlake from advancing the project's development agreement.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of advance

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