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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
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
The loss of Nord Stream only hastened that.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
This trend has only hastened, with nearly twice as much invested in clean energy as fossil fuels in 2025.
—Lily Hsueh, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The loss of Nord Stream only hastened that.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
This trend has only hastened, with nearly twice as much invested in clean energy as fossil fuels in 2025.
—Lily Hsueh, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastened
Adjective
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But after Victor Wembanyama easily won the ensuing jump ball against his fellow Frenchman, the 7-foot-4 center missed a hurried 3-point shot and Kon Knueppel grabbed the rebound.—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Stidham got off a hurried pass into the flat, but Patriots safety Craig Woodson was there and nearly picked it off.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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But talks accelerated after the Rays re-engaged in the middle of last week.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Chinese manufacturing sector sped up, report finds China’s manufacturing sector picked up speed in January, a private-sector survey showed Monday, though the data still points to structural challenges.—
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semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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On that occasion, Torres latched on to a pass from Steven Gerrard, sped away from defender Tal Ben Haim and then opened up his body to find the far corner.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 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
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Infamously, a February 2024 story published by Bloomberg suggested that Panera Bread restaurants, owned by Newsom donor and former high school classmate Greg Flynn, would be exempt from a fast-food minimum-wage increase due to provisions pushed by the governor.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association CEO Doug Smith said the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the move to online car shopping and pushed dealers to offer home delivery of vehicles and other perks aimed at making things faster and easier for consumers.—
Summer Ballentine,
Chicago Tribune,
3 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
Verb
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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His statements come after Trump moved to cut oil supply to the country and urged Cuban leaders to strike a deal, following the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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For much of 2025, the company, like other major tech firms, raced to strike deals and pour in investment.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dustin Boyd, of Crown Point, raced both circuits on his Yamaha Raptor.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Hastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastened. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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