as in accelerates
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-tracks
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.
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Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Minneapolis fast-tracks approvals for preservation projects.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Once Forst fast-tracks the release of the Beauty to the public, teens are early adopters, which makes sense since adolescents are particularly vulnerable to self-critique.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Congressional leaders must still reach a deal that fast-tracks the legislation across the Senate floor, as a single senator can hold the bill up.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
Kelly Sloan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Minneapolis fast-tracks approvals for preservation projects.
—Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Once Forst fast-tracks the release of the Beauty to the public, teens are early adopters, which makes sense since adolescents are particularly vulnerable to self-critique.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Congressional leaders must still reach a deal that fast-tracks the legislation across the Senate floor, as a single senator can hold the bill up.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-tracks
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The companies that structure their data for agents now, rather than locking it inside app interfaces, will be better positioned as that transition accelerates.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Makary has touted his accomplishments as commissioner, including his priority voucher program that accelerates review times for certain drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes for a 48 yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 4, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Everyone in the group rushes together.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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With Balanchine—whose brush with Bradley came after his precocious beginnings with the Ballets Russes but before his immigration to America and eventual founding of New York City Ballet—Footer pushes hard on not much more than the fact that the two choreographers shared dancers and proclivities.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Besides, May pushes you to venture out of your comfort zone professionally, whether through travel, publishing or education.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Fast-tracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-tracks. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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