as in hurried
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as in accelerated
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
hasten the activation of yeast with heat
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline
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Recent Examples of hastened
Robert Ferris, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
But some research has cited the Antonine Plague as part of a vicious cycle that hastened Rome’s long fall.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Duran’s move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, hastened by his red card, was further down the line than Arsenal’s overtures for Watkins (Arsenal offered £40million in six instalments).
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That potential for turbulent change is hastened when Lucija and a fellow student named Ana-Maria (Mina Švajger) end up on a special choir trip together for a week in Northern Italy.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
The Battle of Normandy hastened Germany's defeat, which came less than a year later.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
For centuries, the monarchy promoted a version of the Parisian dialect, and the French Revolution—linking linguistic unity to republican virtue—only hastened the process of linguistic standardization.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
But this renaissance has yet to materialize and certain data suggests that the long-term decline may have hastened under his watch.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
As the United States’ gross national debt recently surged past the $38 trillion mark, commentators hastened to ring alarm bells.
—Joe Dioguardi, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
This decline has hastened since the tariffs.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
But some research has cited the Antonine Plague as part of a vicious cycle that hastened Rome’s long fall.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, Duran’s move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, hastened by his red card, was further down the line than Arsenal’s overtures for Watkins (Arsenal offered £40million in six instalments).
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
That potential for turbulent change is hastened when Lucija and a fellow student named Ana-Maria (Mina Švajger) end up on a special choir trip together for a week in Northern Italy.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
The Battle of Normandy hastened Germany's defeat, which came less than a year later.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
For centuries, the monarchy promoted a version of the Parisian dialect, and the French Revolution—linking linguistic unity to republican virtue—only hastened the process of linguistic standardization.
—Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
But this renaissance has yet to materialize and certain data suggests that the long-term decline may have hastened under his watch.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
As the United States’ gross national debt recently surged past the $38 trillion mark, commentators hastened to ring alarm bells.
—Joe Dioguardi, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastened
Adjective
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Interviews are typically hurried affairs, a business transaction more than anything else, with a strict time limit.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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No desks stacked with laptops, no hurried haggling over prices in tight booths, no sense that collectors were racing against the clock.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The series adds to a growing wave of Iberian co-productions leveraging talent and locations from both countries, a trend that has accelerated as Spanish and Portuguese producers increasingly look to pool resources and expand their reach globally.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The January raid reshaped the balance of power in the country and accelerated changes to its most important economic asset.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to a preliminary investigation, the crash occurred when the white Nissan sped south on Virginia Avenue.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Streamed live on YouTube, the two and half hour ceremony was (blissfully) commercial free, which sped things up but meant guests didn’t have the usual opportunity to mix and mingle.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Starmer himself has pushed back against calls for his own resignation over Mandelson’s appointment.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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That late charge pushed LAFC to 60 points, which proved enough to claim the final spot among MLS teams participating in the latest version of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.—
Emily Santora,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When the then-prince walked up to Giuffre, Maxwell urged the prince to guess her age.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Solo practitioner Marilyn Lahr urged the court to let the jury decide the case.—
Alexa Shrake,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Hastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastened. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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