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
That would likely hasten the insolvency of its trust funds, policy experts have warned.
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 May 2025
The Republican president has also made the case that lower oil prices will hasten an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Thus, military operations intended to rescue hostages or pressure Hamas to agree to release them on Israel’s terms could actually hasten the death of the remaining hostages.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
But Democrats warn that would strike another blow against the Senate filibuster and hasten its future abolition.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 2 June 2025
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 May 2025
The Republican president has also made the case that lower oil prices will hasten an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Thus, military operations intended to rescue hostages or pressure Hamas to agree to release them on Israel’s terms could actually hasten the death of the remaining hostages.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
But Democrats warn that would strike another blow against the Senate filibuster and hasten its future abolition.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasten
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This can accelerate aging and increase the risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 June 2025
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Putting oneself in those situations that challenge conversational comfort zones and embracing discomfort, tension and unresolved conflicts accelerates growth significantly.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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If Tehran now hurries to make atomic bombs in secret — and if other countries in the region then build their own nukes for self-protection — the tactical triumph of Midnight Hammer will turn into a strategic disaster.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Gladys told her mother to hurry up and prepare dinner before 6 p.m., when the whole family usually sat down together.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Pascual suffered a massive head injury and was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center where he was put on life support.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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The priest survived, but had to be rushed to the hospital to have shrapnel from the bomb removed from his body.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The film is projected to earn $24 million over the weekend and speed past $107 million by Sunday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Ionic technology, on the other hand, speeds up dry time and cuts frizz (especially helpful in humid weather) but can leave fine hair looking too sleek or limp if overused.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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How a last-minute deal pushed Trump's megabill through the Senate.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Al Hilal will look to key in on slowing Haaland down and are coming off a 2-0 win over Pachuca that pushed them through to the knockout stage.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The rats all scurry out of an ominous rustling bush, making their own little Fast and the Furriest sequel.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Several of the party’s candidates scurried around the Anaheim convention center, trying to curry favor with the state’s most liberal activists while also drawing contrasts with their rivals.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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His role in Days of Thunder was that of a young driver, Cole Trickle, who was new to racing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Although Fraser-Pryce is known for contesting the 200-meter dash at her country’s championships, she’s opted not to race in it this year, following her decision not to do so last year as well.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Portnoy recalls traveling with her husband to four different medical institutions after a year of misdiagnosis.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Trump was supposed to travel to his golf club in Bedminster, N.J.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasten. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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