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
They could also be set to task curing disease, discovering new technologies, and hastening the global transition to a green economy, according to their most optimistic proponents.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
For midlife women in particular, bone density is of great concern because declining estrogen levels hasten bone loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis, which can lead to broken bones, limited mobility and falls.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2025
In the holocaust of the South Bronx, lighting a match could seem like just hastening the inevitable.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Read All About It Priscilla Presley’s former business partners accused her of hastening daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s death to secure her own spot atop Elvis’ financial kingdom, a bombshell lawsuit alleges.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
For midlife women in particular, bone density is of great concern because declining estrogen levels hasten bone loss and increase the risk of osteoporosis, which can lead to broken bones, limited mobility and falls.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2025
In the holocaust of the South Bronx, lighting a match could seem like just hastening the inevitable.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Read All About It Priscilla Presley’s former business partners accused her of hastening daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s death to secure her own spot atop Elvis’ financial kingdom, a bombshell lawsuit alleges.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasten
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The Department of War created a new task force in August to accelerate counter-drone development.—
Joseph Nepomuceno,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The nanophotonic device could accelerate advances in communications, precision measurement, and even environmental monitoring.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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But a ship arrived and everyone hurried aboard without understanding a word of what the greeter was saying.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some people never even showed, despite me calling them repeatedly to hurry up.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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European firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The prediction from the AI on the protein structure could certainly speed up the processes within drug and biotechnical development.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were quick glimpses of a Monty Mole burrowing underground, Cheep Cheeps swimming in a stream and Toads scurrying around the castle.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The older dog is shown marching along, while the puppy scurries along, attempting to match its pace.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perez has raced for 14 seasons as part of Sauber, Force India, Racing Point and Red Bull teams.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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By comparison, China’s private and state-backed efforts are racing to build the capacity needed to support their broadband megaconstellations.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cutting an image that contrasted with Ali’s more libertine act, Frazier traveled with his family, including his teenage son, Marvis, an aspiring boxer himself.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasten. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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