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 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. — 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

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However, with multiple suppliers accelerating expansion, the eventual release of new capacity has raised fears of an inflection point in chip prices, which could threaten current high margins.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
But no one has generated that feeling more than Mahomes, starting with some jaw-dropping throws in his first NFL start in the 2017 regular-season finale and accelerating with his true debut in 2018 with 10 touchdown passes in the first two games.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accelerate

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Paramedics with the Liberty Fire Department rushed to his aid and took him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Outside the emergency room entrance, Katie Winschief floated above her body as paramedics put her in a wheelchair and rushed her toward the hospital doors.

— Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of rush

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Adebo could still push Banks, while Phillips has secured the slot job.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That more than doubled its stock, pushing its market cap above $9 billion, adding to the bottom line of Thrive and Kushner, who is vice chairman and has personal holdings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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