FAST-TRACK Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

fast-track

verb

Definition of fast-track

as in to accelerate

to cause to move or proceed fast or faster we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season

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Recent Examples of fast-track The agency said that so far, fewer than 10 chemicals have been fast-tracked, including one PFAS. — Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2026 If passed, the bill would fast-track a 2023 law mandating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures. — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 Adding to its appeal, purchases above certain thresholds can also help fast-track residency. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026 Learning to code was once a fast-track ticket to success. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fast-track

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The cancer is characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells, according to the foundation.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Kenneth Walker backtracked five yards behind the line of scrimmage to sidestep a tackle, then reached the edge before breaking another, then accelerated downfield before breaking one more and, in the end, produced a 30-yard run.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of accelerate

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Dave Alston rushed for 126 yards and scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter.

— Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Junior quarterback Danny Strelow also rushed for 162 yards and scored two TDs for the Spartans (6-0, 4-0), who trailed 14-6 entering the fourth quarter.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of rush

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Progressive Democrats are jockeying to shape the Democratic Party’s approach to artificial intelligence, pushing for heavy restrictions on the rapidly developing industry.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
Pandemic-era migration from coastal counties has helped push up prices in communities once considered affordable, leaving longtime residents with fewer options beyond absorbing higher costs.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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