fast-forwards

Definition of fast-forwardsnext
present tense third-person singular of fast-forward
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Verb
  • Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • As the Pentagon accelerates adoption, scrutiny from within the tech sector is likely to intensify.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Travel is highly favored as the month progresses, and the social atmosphere is alive with meaningful connections waiting to be made.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
  • As the virus progresses, dogs may suffer from abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Access to capable hardware lowers barriers, speeds iteration, and enables real-world testing beyond simulations, accelerating progress in embodied AI, especially in manipulation and applied robotics.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
  • In the video, the vehicle speeds away.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • The winner advances to the May 15-16 state tournament in Tampa.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
  • Martin advances with wins over Richardson Arlington Martin jumped out to a 4-run lead and then held off Richardson 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday at Richardson High School to sweep the Class 6A Division I series.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • November 22 – December 21 A choice today quietly shapes what comes next.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
  • The endorsement comes as ballots have begun arriving in Californians’ mailboxes at a critical moment in the race to lead the nation’s second-largest city.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Allen, 31, a teacher from California, was arrested after the incident, and a judge ordered him Thursday to remain held in custody as the case proceeds.
    Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 May 2026
  • For now, Allen will remain behind bars as the case proceeds, with the option to revisit his detention status at a later stage.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the execution nears, USA TODAY is looking back at the crime, who Cindy was and how Hitchcock has been able to avoid his death sentence for so long.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Local residents and columnists have called for improvements, and the issue has drawn attention as the World Cup nears.
    Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Fast-forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwards. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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