fast-forwards

verb

present tense third-person singular of fast-forward
as in accelerates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forwards
  1. accelerates
  2. progresses
  3. speeds
  4. advances
  5. comes
  6. proceeds
  7. nears
Verb
  • Below that threshold, operating the observatory becomes increasingly difficult and its descent accelerates, NASA officials said in the statement.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fix accelerates that to two years with just a 5% discount.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • This surge likely is heading toward South Florida and will move through the rest of the state and parts of the Gulf of Mexico as the week progresses, Arman said.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • NuCube expects the resulting validation database to strengthen its technical case as development progresses.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of progresses
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  • Ethylene speeds up the spoilage of this produce and can cause these fruits and veggies to go dull and yellow, wilt, soften, and become bitter.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Accelerate briskly and the beat speeds up and the higher frequencies come in.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of speeds
Verb
  • If the tube is empty, the carousel advances to the next one; if it is loaded, the system waits for the robotic arm to retrieve the shuttlecock.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of advances
Verb
  • There comes a point in every woman’s life when a mid-calf floral skirt starts looking suspiciously like the best thing in your wardrobe.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, each figure comes with extra sets of hands and accessories related to each of the characters.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Service on the Gloria funicular remains halted while the official investigation proceeds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • If the expansion proceeds as planned, NeoVolta is targeting up to 8 GWh of annual production capacity at the Georgia facility by 2028.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of proceeds
Verb
  • The Rays' successful retention in Tampa Bay marks a significant part of Manfred's legacy as his tenure nears its end.
    — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • As the legislative session nears its end, Newsom’s staff and lawmakers have been negotiating behind closed doors on a deal to limit utilities’ wildfire liabilities.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of nears
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“Fast-forwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwards. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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