fast-forwards

verb

present tense third-person singular of fast-forward
as in accelerates

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  1. accelerates
  2. progresses
  3. speeds
  4. advances
  5. comes
  6. proceeds
  7. nears
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  • CoreMotion technology accelerates the transition from autonomy development and experimentation to operationally relevant capability, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Every clinical breakthrough has cost implications, accelerates the pace of change and widens the gap between what is scientifically possible and what is practical for clinicians delivering care.
    — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • As the movie progresses, Fielder and the audience must question whether and how they’re being deceived.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As the film progresses and the paths of the three protagonists cross in one way or another, the timbres and instrumental approach also begin to blend.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of progresses
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  • For health care CFOs, the challenge is distinguishing between an AI tool that speeds up billing and one that helps patients get the right care in the right setting—potentially changing the economics of care itself.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • This speeds customs and ensures a smoother cross-border delivery experience.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of speeds
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  • Under a unified architecture, SpaceX could expand artificial intelligence, satellite, and data center operations, while Tesla advances autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robotics initiatives.
    — , CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Tesla and SpaceX CEO predicts that advances in robotics and space exploration could eventually make conventional money irrelevant.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of advances
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  • Sympathy comes later, unleashed in 18th-century thought through Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759).
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The predominantly beige canvas comes spring loaded with pops of color, notably a sunset orange shade.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of comes
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  • Her family is seeking protection against being matched with male opponents while its lawsuit proceeds.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • And Carrie Ann proceeds to pull out a paper and read the official definition of a lift.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of proceeds
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  • Part of the challenge is diminishing returns on ads as Election Day nears.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • As a comet nears the sun, frozen material on its surface turns directly into gas, a process known as sublimation.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of nears
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“Fast-forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwards. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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