as in accelerated
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-tracked
The Sánchez government's measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
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ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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
They also fast-tracked that letter to go before the Unified Government Board of Commissioners on Thursday.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers fast-tracked the measure ahead of the commemoration on March 31 — Chavez's birthday — by suspending the rules to bypass committees and immediately take the legislation for a vote.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
When Nebraska came calling, Frager fast-tracked his graduation to reclassify and then arrived only to find out that Hoiberg was leaning toward a redshirt season.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
No comprehensive plan Above all, Dallasites should be asking civic leaders why a decision about City Hall is being fast-tracked when there is still no plan for the space freed by the remaking of the adjacent Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The new federal parking funding is being fast-tracked to states such as Florida, Ohio and Tennessee.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.
—Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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
They also fast-tracked that letter to go before the Unified Government Board of Commissioners on Thursday.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers fast-tracked the measure ahead of the commemoration on March 31 — Chavez's birthday — by suspending the rules to bypass committees and immediately take the legislation for a vote.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
When Nebraska came calling, Frager fast-tracked his graduation to reclassify and then arrived only to find out that Hoiberg was leaning toward a redshirt season.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
No comprehensive plan Above all, Dallasites should be asking civic leaders why a decision about City Hall is being fast-tracked when there is still no plan for the space freed by the remaking of the adjacent Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The new federal parking funding is being fast-tracked to states such as Florida, Ohio and Tennessee.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-tracked
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani, of course, has accelerated this process.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Brandon Nimmo rushed over to check on him after the play was over.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Last week, Illinois lawmakers wrapped up another budget season with late-night negotiations, rushed votes and major spending decisions made in the final hours before adjournment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The game finished 1-0 but FIFA ordered the whole match to be replayed (Uzbekistan pushed for an automatic 3-0 win, or at the very least to restart play from the 38th minute, when the penalty incident occurred, and with them a goal up).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Walz pushed back against claims during a Capitol Hill hearing in March.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fast-tracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-tracked. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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