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
Our administration has taken decisive action by securing federal emergency funding, fast-tracking environmental reviews, mobilizing design-build partnerships and continuing close cooperation with the federal administration to accelerate reconstruction.
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Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, who first began pushing for the clinics in November, wants such a program to show local government is able to fast-track resources to those who need them.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
On the financing front, the international financing and project market, presented in partnership with Ontario Creates, will bring together financiers and established producers to fast-track funding across film, television and other storytelling verticals.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 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
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Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, who first began pushing for the clinics in November, wants such a program to show local government is able to fast-track resources to those who need them.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
On the financing front, the international financing and project market, presented in partnership with Ontario Creates, will bring together financiers and established producers to fast-track funding across film, television and other storytelling verticals.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-track
Verb
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At the height of the pandemic — when learning loss was accelerating and reading gaps were widening — the approval process was estimated to take six months to a year.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the long term, the supply shock may accelerate nuclear restarts and electric vehicle adoption faster than years of climate policy ever managed.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by Santa Monica Fire Department paramedics, the man was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks were able to close the gap behind 17 first-quarter points from Brunson but Charlotte took command late in the second quarter and pushed the lead to 10 at halftime with a series of 3s from Knueppel, Ball and Miller.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That pushed him over the threshold of 250 made 3-pointers this season, making Knueppel the lone player in NBA history age 22 or younger to connect on that many.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Fast-track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-track. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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