FAST-FORWARDS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

fast-forwards

verb

present tense third-person singular of fast-forward

as in accelerates

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Technology accelerates analysis, but finance and accounting professionals must still validate results and interpret their implications.

— Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
In her eighth novel, Davidson wraps a family drama with workplace intrigue in a plot that starts on a high note, then accelerates from there.

— Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of accelerates

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The hot temperatures are expected to persist at least through the weekend, and temperatures may be forecast to be higher as the week progresses, depending on how much influence the heat dome is expected to wield.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Temperatures will slowly rise each day as the week progresses.

— Sean Macaday July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of progresses

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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
Beyond producing highly uniform nanowires, the technique speeds up materials research.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 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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As the 2026 World Cup story nears its end and fans wait to see whether Spain or Argentina will be crowned champion, the next FIFA World Cup has been set for 2030.

— Malik Davis, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
As the war nears the five-month mark, the latest ceasefire, agreed to in June, has functionally collapsed.

— Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

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