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 state senate passed Weiner’s bill 30-10, above the threshold legislation needs to be fast-tracked into law immediately after the governor signs it, in late January.
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Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Established by the Small Business Administration to assist small businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals, the 8(a) program fast-tracks access to federal contracting opportunities for participants.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Don’t try to fast-track them out with false optimism.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The vaccine first showed efficacy in mice in 2017, leading the FDA to grant it fast-track designation, and the phase 1 trial showed no major safety concerns in people.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Established by the Small Business Administration to assist small businesses owned by disadvantaged individuals, the 8(a) program fast-tracks access to federal contracting opportunities for participants.
—Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Don’t try to fast-track them out with false optimism.
—Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The vaccine first showed efficacy in mice in 2017, leading the FDA to grant it fast-track designation, and the phase 1 trial showed no major safety concerns in people.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fast-track
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-track
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Hufanga, who faced the Hill-Waddle tandem firsthand while playing for San Francisco back then, noted the duo’s ability to accelerate and decelerate to disguise in-breaking routes as deep routes and vice versa.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The kingdom is also accelerating spending on defense — which has taken on an even greater importance because of the war with Iran — and investments tied to artificial intelligence, logistics, and infrastructure needed for Expo 2030 and the 2034 men’s soccer World Cup.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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Once down, bystanders quickly rushed to his aid.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Add to that mix SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, which could draw so much demand that investors rushing to raise cash to buy shares could unleash a wave of selling that ripples through the stock market.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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The actress started advocating for menopause and mid-life care in 2024 − after her doctor misdiagnosed her symptoms as herpes − and pushed for legislation to fund research and education in women’s health.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The visit is a chance for Xi to push for a rebalancing of these ties and to signal the importance of the relationship to Beijing at a moment of global flux.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-track. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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