fast-forwards

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forwards
  1. accelerates
  2. progresses
  3. speeds
  4. advances
  5. comes
  6. proceeds
  7. nears
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  • By distilling commander’s intent through intuitive, natural language commands, Anura scales the Soldier-to-robot ratio, reduces cognitive burden, accelerates training timelines, and enables heads-up, hands-free operation.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Automation accelerates execution, while autonomy reduces the need for manual coordination.
    — Deepak Kumar, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • Eventually, the relationship progresses to more sophisticated items.
    — Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although vendors at the various farmers markets are often under tents or canopies, those can collect heat as the day progresses.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of progresses
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  • The control system also needs to respond automatically when a person speeds up or slows down.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Also, take care to keep potatoes away from onions, as onions release ethylene gas, which speeds up the sprouting process.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
Definition of speeds
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  • Notably, Judge Oetken expressed reservations about aspects of Err Content’s case, and those reservations could become more impactful as the case advances.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026
  • Program advances from concept to flight testing Operating the aircraft from multiple locations was another key objective, requiring crews to adapt to changing conditions similar to those expected in contested environments.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of advances
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  • Today marks exactly one year until millions of people experience one of the most anticipated astronomical events of modern times — and the countdown comes just 10 days before mainland Europe’s first total solar eclipse since 1999.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Spohrer said that with this new property under state jurisdiction comes regulations.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes
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  • Betancur is now required to wear an ankle monitor while his immigration case proceeds.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Judge Joan Ericksen denied Farley’s requests but said Zada's lawyers can renew them as the case proceeds in the nation's capital.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of proceeds
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  • Things have a way of coming to a head as a season of television nears its conclusion.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Royals could remain active in the trade market as Monday’s deadline nears.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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