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
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
Trump hastened to meet Putin upon assuming office, greeting him in person in Alaska.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Trump hastened to meet Putin upon assuming office, greeting him in person in Alaska.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastened
Adjective
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Facing a schedule filled with hurried days, countless steps, and occasions that require outfits equal parts practical and chic?—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
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Niccol has espoused the hopes of returning Starbucks to a cozy third space, away from the image of being a hurried pitstop to pick up a morning espresso, and toward 1990s nostalgia of lingering over a latte.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This trend accelerated in December as the flag state emerged as a critical shield against drone strikes and vessel seizures.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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America’s top campuses remain crowded with wealth, but some universities have accelerated efforts to reach a wider swath of the country, recruiting more in urban and rural areas and offering free tuition for students whose families are not among the highest earners.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Toyota crashed, and the Charger sped away, according to court records.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The rushed start wasn’t the only hiccup.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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The national bill – passed on the final day of parliament last year – was criticized at the time as a rushed piece of legislation conceived to win votes before the 2025 election.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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DeSantis, a Republican, has prioritized Everglades restoration and pushed to expedite the reservoir’s construction during his two terms in office.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Erik Karlsson pushed his career-best home points streak to nine games with a goal, while Connor Dewar and Blake Lizotte also scored for Pittsburgh.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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The voles scurried away when the little nightingale tried to sing, though not out of cruelty.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fans are urged to wear white at Ford Field.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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During that visit, then Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo urged Francis in unusually frank terms to take concrete action.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Schyler Dethorne raced 68-yards for a TD and Belton tallied scoring runs of six and 52-yards, as Alvarado held a 28-3 lead after the opening quarter.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Much of CoreWeave’s utility has come from offering readily available compute as those companies raced to scale up their own operations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Hastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastened. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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