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as in quickly
with great speed
run as fast as you can to get help
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
everyone in camp was fast asleep within minutes of hitting the sack
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the fast pace of construction resulted in our new house being done ahead of schedule
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
the two girls soon became fast and inseparable friends
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as in tight
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the rusty, old screws are so fast in the fitting that there's no hope of getting them out
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
rolling back odometers was just one of the fast practices that the used-car dealer was guilty of
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
as the storm approached, we checked to see that every thing on the outside of the house was fast and locked in position
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as in short
not lasting for a considerable time
after a fast explanation of the procedure, we were turned loose to do the work
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as in quick
having or showing quickness of mind
I don't know how to operate this machine, but I'm a fast learner
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Recent Examples of fast
Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
What To Know Archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich found the clay seal while examining material recovered by the Temple Mount Sifting Project, and project researchers rapidly analyzed and publicly announced the artifact shortly before the Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Some take detours, swirling sideways beneath the surface, subtly shaping how far and fast a landslide travels.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Its world, though bigger, isn’t technically completely open, as there are barriers between regions (likely to allow for some load times, which are lightning-fast).
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive an income tax refund.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Meanwhile, Muslims have long eaten its fruits to break the daily fast of Ramadan.
—Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025
What To Know Archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich found the clay seal while examining material recovered by the Temple Mount Sifting Project, and project researchers rapidly analyzed and publicly announced the artifact shortly before the Jewish fast of Tisha B'Av.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Trump has complained repeatedly about Fed Chairman Jerome Powell not lowering interest rates fast enough to spur the economy.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Some take detours, swirling sideways beneath the surface, subtly shaping how far and fast a landslide travels.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Its world, though bigger, isn’t technically completely open, as there are barriers between regions (likely to allow for some load times, which are lightning-fast).
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The movie then fast-forwards 16 years, where weed and alcohol have replaced triggers and gumption in Bob’s daily existence.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive an income tax refund.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast
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The clip resonated quickly with viewers on TikTok, prompting an outpouring of affection in the comments.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Choo's two collections with Sailor Moon, with the most recent one released in October, quickly sold out.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Another thing is that the robots in Lai’s experiments were identical, while in a real-world work cell, robotic teams are quite often heterogeneous.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Overall, reviewers believe that Squarespace is quite user-friendly enough for small enterprises but may not fit the scaling needs of larger organizations.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Industry leaders like Epic, Microsoft, Doximity, athenahealth and Oracle have been rolling out new capabilities at a rapid clip.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bernardo lamented the success teams were having on the break against City after their defeat against Al Hilal in the Club World Cup in July, but City are giving teams a taste of their own medicine, with Haaland leading these rapid attacks.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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At the July 4, 2024, celebration, the first lady pulled Emhoff aside and questioned if the second couple were loyal to the Bidens.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Since launching in 2023, the group has cultivated a loyal following and now averages over 100 rides per month, according to Alba.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Marcela closed her lips tight and gently shook her head.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The roughly five-minute sequence is shot in tight close-up on Day-Lewis, who oscillates between anger, pain and gleeful contempt.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The agency brought a similar dark patterns lawsuit against Uber in April, accusing the ride-hailing and delivery company of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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The name of the series has also penetrated the cultural lexicon as a way to refer to someone who has been deceptive about their identity online.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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This model by Unikome features plush foam padding covered in soft, upholstered faux shearling, supported by sturdy rubberwood legs.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Julia, Lisa, and Kiki all pull the short straw and go to Alexia and Frankie’s Beauty Bar for free manicures, half-stale prosecco, and warm sushi passed around by waitstaff that aren’t even hot.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Is the attraction the fact that it's forbidden and only exists in these short bursts?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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