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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Economists expect Beijing to lean harder on stimulus to stabilize corporate profitability, as consolidation accelerates in sectors already facing sluggish demand, fierce competition and cutthroat price wars.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Openness expands access to talent, accelerates development and reduces dependency on a single vendor.

— John Healy, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of accelerates

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But that’s largely due to the aural sensation provided by the voices, which become more powerful and prominent as the film progresses, dragging Jamal down with them.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Trayanova makes the most out of a metal box serving as the only set, tossing in clues that take on meaning as the story progresses.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of progresses

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When life speeds up, intentional relaxation is usually the first thing that flies out the window.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026
Of course, the vitamin A derivative—which speeds up cellular turnover to reveal fresher-looking skin— has been known to irritate some skin types.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of speeds

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On the heels of a normal-sounding nominee for surgeon general comes another normal-sounding nominee for the FDA.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
The emotional episode comes one week after viewers saw Meadows return to the Aleutian Lady following a medical leave.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of comes

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If the mission proceeds as planned, Starship will reportedly complete about six orbits around Earth during a nearly 10-hour flight, its longest mission to date.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Earlier this summer, CalMatters reported only one research institute in California appeared to meet the criteria included in the measure for the nonprofit that would be awarded half the bond proceeds.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of proceeds

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For all the bond market ructions, the S & P 500 remaining near all-time highs in September suggests that momentum is on the market’s side, just as the calendar nears what is historically the best quarter of the year.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
As respiratory virus season nears and fall vaccination drives get underway, more than half of US children are facing uncertainty over access to this year’s COVID-19 shot.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

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