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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
Verb
  • That's changed as the company accelerates development of its Vectis CCA by adding four more prototypes to the fleet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Store sourdough in a cool, dry place (60–70°F) and avoid refrigeration, which accelerates staling.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • As the plot progresses, there are constant digs at Google Maps and Apple Maps for conceding to Trump’s order.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bioethicists and philosophers actively monitor the welfare and cognitive state of the animals as the research progresses.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • 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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  • Strategy, instinct and showmanship collide as players race to build their Sequence – until one team advances to the Ultimate Sequence round for a chance to win $100,000.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The company’s continued involvement is intended to support production and integration as the Navy advances its next-generation submarine programs.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of advances
Verb
  • There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The attack comes a day after a roadside bomb struck a security forces convoy in the northwestern Hangu district and killed six soldiers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Whatever proceeds Fairlane mall fetches at next month's auction/sale are to be deducted from the $35 million judgement against Kohan and the LLC.
    — JC Reindl, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Having persuaded the judge of all the earth to agree to the principle, Abraham proceeds to negotiate.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of proceeds
Verb
  • 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
Definition of nears
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“Fast-forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwards. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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