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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This shift accelerates a broader trend of moving sovereign gold reserves back to the region from London and coincides with a 21-month buying streak that added 20 tons in July 2026 alone.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
That distinction matters as the United States accelerates investment in domestic mining, refining and magnet manufacturing.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerates

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Varadhan expects crude prices to retreat significantly as the year progresses, providing another potential source of relief on inflation.

— Yun Li, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Developers said in the press release that additional details, including the timing of construction, will be shared as the project progresses.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of progresses

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The winner of the tournament advances to the Little League World Series.

— Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
As the team advances toward commercial deployment, the technology promises to slash power bills for data centers and factories and cut industrial carbon footprints worldwide.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of advances

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But of course, that ability to travel with ease—and joy—comes with a foolproof list of travel accessories to make the journey as smooth as humanly possible.

— Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Her accessory choice comes two weeks after Meghan and Harry shared a rare photo of their children Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7, visiting Althorp, Princess Diana’s childhood home.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of comes

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Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.

— Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
As the Texas high school football season nears, the majority of the state will follow a familiar schedule.

— Charles Baggarly August 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026

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