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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-track
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China's economy appeared to be starting the year on a strong note, with GDP growth accelerating to 5% in the first quarter.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Their hand is also forced by climate change, war and the accelerating rush for timber and minerals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Mary was a vacuum—conceived as little more than an American everywoman—and Lasser rushed to fill that void with her own experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the second game, Fields had a rushing touchdown and defensive end Donte Campbell had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-track. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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