hasten

verb

ˈhā-sᵊn How to pronounce hasten (audio)
Definition of hastennext
1
as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster hasten the activation of yeast with heat

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2
as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline

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Recent Examples of hasten In my family, it was feared that both the murder and the verdict would hasten my mother’s passing. — Griffin Dunne, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026 However, in Alder’s experiment, proximity to these fruits in a closed box did not hasten ripening. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026 Warmer temperatures may have hastened the collapse that led to Nepal’s deadly flooding, with melting snow able to seep into cracks in the glacier and mountain rocks, weakening them, Shugar said. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, increased solar wind activity hastened its orbital decay. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hasten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasten
  1. accelerate
  2. hurry
  3. rush
  4. speed
  5. push
  6. scurry
  7. race
  8. travel
Verb
  • In 2025, the company opened a global fragrance atelier in Paris, called La Maison des Paroberfums, which aims to accelerate innovation across its portfolio of fragrance brands including Jo Malone London, Le Labo, Kilian Paris and more.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Democratic Unitary Platform, Venezuela’s largest opposition coalition, has called for a more dynamic relationship with Washington to accelerate political change.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of accelerate
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  • Tight end John Bates lined up out wide to the far side, motioning to hurry up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Some hurried to try to unmask the anonymous woman behind the accusations.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurry
Verb
  • Manzanillo, a major port city in Mexico, rushed to close beaches yesterday in preparation.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Donald noted that the Rams had pass-rushing success in the last few years without him or Garrett.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of rush
Verb
  • Ambrossi can’t sit still, and has left his hotel to speed-walk through the city, speaking rapidly and barely glancing at his phone screen.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Supporters say Prop 45 will speed up environmental review for essential housing, transportation, water, health, education and other projects, cutting costly delays and passing the savings on to consumers.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of speed
Verb
  • Mockingbird works to push Vietnamese and Southeast Asian films into markets outside their home territories.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Tarrant County Commissioners Court agenda for Tuesday notably does not include the resolution, but Lawrence said the group will keep pushing for the resolution through public comment.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of push
Verb
  • Daniels also could have scurried to his feet and spiked the ball because there were seven seconds remaining when he was tackled.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But she, and New York Times journalists observing the raid, were soon distracted by a group of cockroaches scurrying past an oil canister.
    — Zishaan a Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of scurry
Verb
  • Domestic chipmakers are racing to catch up, but their tech still lags the US – and supplies of their cutting-edge models are tight.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Across Formula 1, tech giants are expanding their partnerships with racing teams as AI finds its way into everything from race strategy to fan engagement.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of race
Verb
  • The story follows Emily, an American woman who travels with Simon, her Chinese Malaysian husband, and their son Louis to spend the summer at his family’s mansion.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Many of the units come with full kitchens and have one or two bedrooms making it ideally for families or those traveling in a group.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of travel

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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasten. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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