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
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
In a high valley, a troop of men hastened in his direction, carrying axes and long knives.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Such appropriation has, perhaps, hastened our collective disremembering of its details.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, the close proximity of people hastened the transmission of mycobacterial diseases through coughing.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The Iran war has hastened calls for greater industrial investment on the continent to reduce its reliance on imports.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Ortberg’s relentlessly systematic approach hastened the progress, and the results are now showing in a big way.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
In a high valley, a troop of men hastened in his direction, carrying axes and long knives.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Such appropriation has, perhaps, hastened our collective disremembering of its details.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, the close proximity of people hastened the transmission of mycobacterial diseases through coughing.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The Iran war has hastened calls for greater industrial investment on the continent to reduce its reliance on imports.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastened
Adjective
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In addition, the hurried evaluation and adoption of this proposal, which became public less than a week ago, is unnecessary.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Galena’s Historic District was ranked 66 for its relaxed environment and disconnection from the modern hurried atmosphere, according to the publication.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani, of course, has accelerated this process.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The driver allegedly sped away and crashed into an uninvolved OPD patrol car that was traveling northbound on 29th Avenue, near East 12th Street.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Mark and Jacob were with their mother and younger sibling in a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road when witnesses said two cars sped toward them.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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As immigration officers arrested her six weeks ago, through tears and a rushed goodbye, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had a request for her daughter.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The game finished 1-0 but FIFA ordered the whole match to be replayed (Uzbekistan pushed for an automatic 3-0 win, or at the very least to restart play from the 38th minute, when the penalty incident occurred, and with them a goal up).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Walz pushed back against claims during a Capitol Hill hearing in March.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Wittorp scurried over to a curtained side entrance.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.—
Lia Picard,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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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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In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Advocates urged the Legislature to pass the ordinance after waiting for months and have long pushed for improved conditions inside the old facility.—
Ben Wheeler
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Hastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastened. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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