fast-forwarded

past tense of fast-forward

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forwarded
Verb
  • Prosecutors allege Clay intentionally drove his car onto the sidewalk, sped toward a crowd of pedestrians and hit eight of them before slamming into a gate.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Trump confirmed the project after the helipad plans had been rumored for months, with construction reportedly sped up ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit in September, according to the Washington Post.
    Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • This openness also accelerated the tech industry in a less obvious way.
    David Siegel, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • The financial collapse in 2008 accelerated wealth inequality.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Judges at times proceeded with hearings before realizing the asylum seeker wasn’t in the room.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Darwin issued a preliminary injunction on May 21 blocking enforcement of the regulations while the case proceeded.
    Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And to be honest, with much sharper and fast-paced humor.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • Thiaw paced, head bowed, arms crossed, as his Senegal players celebrated Gueye’s second rasping shot of the afternoon.
    Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • In Washington, the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through the city, as did counterprotesters.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026
  • People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
    Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • England advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, dashing Mexico’s dreams of finally advancing past the Round of 16.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Arroyo advanced to second on a wild pitch with Elly De La Cruz at the plate, but Bradish struck out the Reds’ leadoff man to bring up the rookie Stewart, who was named to the All-Star team Saturday.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
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“Fast-forwarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwarded. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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