fast-forwards

Definition of fast-forwardsnext
present tense third-person singular of fast-forward
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Verb
  • Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • As the Pentagon accelerates adoption, scrutiny from within the tech sector is likely to intensify.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • As the conversation progresses, dialogue options branch in real time as Phaedra shares more intimate details of what she's been going through and how the virus is evolving within her.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
  • Dermatologists say that delay is one of the biggest barriers to effective care and one of the main reasons the condition progresses.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • This is the first time a drone delivery platform connects directly to a restaurant's point of sale, which speeds things up behind the scenes.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
  • This immediacy compresses decision-making timelines and speeds the pace of engagements.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The winner advances to the May 15-16 state tournament in Tampa.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
  • Martin advances with wins over Richardson Arlington Martin jumped out to a 4-run lead and then held off Richardson 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday at Richardson High School to sweep the Class 6A Division I series.
    Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Then, if everything proceeds on time at Burnham Yard and the project moves forward, the Broncos wouldn’t start playing there until the 2031 season.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
  • Allen, 31, a teacher from California, was arrested after the incident, and a judge ordered him Thursday to remain held in custody as the case proceeds.
    Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Tryzub nears readiness in Ukraine When compared to the price tag of their potential targets, like Shahed-style drones, coming in at between $20,000 and $50,000 each, the price differential of such an exchange becomes pretty clear.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
  • As the case nears the grim 100-day mark, FBI Director Kash Patel has criticized Arizona law enforcement for its handling of the case.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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“Fast-forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwards. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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