fast-forwards

verb

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

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  1. accelerates
  2. progresses
  3. comes
  4. nears
Verb
  • That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sadly, though, there may be no parachute for this freefall as the failure accelerates with each passing week.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • All parties, including the FIA, will continue to work together to ensure the process progresses smoothly.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As the movie progresses, Pansy, constantly at her wits’ end, fights with shop clerks, a dentist, her long-suffering husband and son, her sister.
    Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of progresses
Verb
  • In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Once your organization has success under its belt, prepare yourself for what comes next.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • Recently, the Free Press spoke to Hanna about Rx Kids as the program nears the end of its inaugural year and raises funds to launch in other parts of the state in 2025.
    Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
  • As the bitcoin cap of 21 million tokens nears, demand likely increases, according to Investopedia.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of nears
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