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as in quickly
with great speed
run as fast as you can to get help
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2
as in quite
to a full extent or degree
everyone in camp was fast asleep within minutes of hitting the sack
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
the fast pace of construction resulted in our new house being done ahead of schedule
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
the two girls soon became fast and inseparable friends
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as in tight
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the rusty, old screws are so fast in the fitting that there's no hope of getting them out
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
rolling back odometers was just one of the fast practices that the used-car dealer was guilty of
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
as the storm approached, we checked to see that every thing on the outside of the house was fast and locked in position
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as in short
not lasting for a considerable time
after a fast explanation of the procedure, we were turned loose to do the work
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as in quick
having or showing quickness of mind
I don't know how to operate this machine, but I'm a fast learner
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as in famine
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a fast response
a fast pace
a fast track
a fast service
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Recent Examples of fast
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Moving fast and breaking things may be an acceptable way to conduct business at a tech company.
—Brian Schatz, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
From today, Europe will arm itself more wisely and faster than Russia.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Its long-term vision includes creating sustainable all-climate fast charging batteries capable of operating efficiently in both low- and high-temperature environments.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Ruth Tam, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
According to his wife’s account, Walker would fast periodically, and then would have visions.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Adverb
Meanwhile, two council members — Rodriguez and Traci Park — say the council is not moving fast enough in preparing another 2026 bond measure to build or repair fire stations.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Moving fast and breaking things may be an acceptable way to conduct business at a tech company.
—Brian Schatz, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Reddit’s fourth-quarter sales grew 71% year over year to $428 million, which represents the fastest growth rate for any quarter since 2022.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
From today, Europe will arm itself more wisely and faster than Russia.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Pastor Jamal-Harrison Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia and an activist and author, has called on the faith community to start a 40-day fast from shopping at Target during Lent starting on March 5, which is Ash Wednesday.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Its long-term vision includes creating sustainable all-climate fast charging batteries capable of operating efficiently in both low- and high-temperature environments.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
These practices might be religious, like praying or fasting; or secular, like going for a walk in the woods or writing in your journal.
—Ruth Tam, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
According to his wife’s account, Walker would fast periodically, and then would have visions.
—Hilarie M. Sheets, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kansas City is quite familiar with Tech’s hit song ‘Red Kingdom’ which quickly became the Kansas City Chief’s team anthem, often played at Arrowhead Stadium.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Listen: The Five Eyes have noticed Hanging over the rapid dissolution of these old relationships is the question of who would lead in the United States’ absence.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The report listed 17 recommendations falling under four categories: rapid access to housing and shelter; expanded overdose prevention; physical, mental health and substance use treatment; and collaboration with municipalities and unincorporated communities to reduce traffic deaths.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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His comments came during an hourlong interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, a loyal supporter of President Trump, in the governor’s new podcast.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Retribution killings between Sunnis and Alawites The revenge killings that started Friday by Sunni Muslim gunmen loyal to the government against members of Assad’s minority Alawite sect are a major blow to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the faction that led the overthrow of the former government.—
Sarah El Deeb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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This prevents dormant accounts with unlimited access from becoming potential security risks over a period of time, ensuring tighter control over permissions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Biosecurity measures are so tight for Wayne-Sanderson Farms, our CBS News cameras were not allowed inside a farm or facility.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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False Hope And Fake Assurances Ransomware operators also exploit victims with false assurances, creating a deceptive sense of hope that there is a way to resolve the situation.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s the film’s greatest surprise, its secret deceptive pitch.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Potassium helps produce sturdy plants and increases plants’ resistance to stress but overapplication of potassium (and too much of any nutrient) can cause other necessary nutrients to become unavailable to the plant.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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As professional travelers, pilots and flight attendants have an eye for high-quality and sturdy luggage.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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He was injured almost immediately in the fall of 2018 and didn’t return until February; by that time Cleveland was already in stage 1 of a painful (but, ultimately, short) rebuild.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some knobby with new growth, some short or gigantic, some suffering or shrunken, some reaching over paths and roads.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
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Think of this section as your highlight reel, showing off your knowledge and results in quick, digestible chunks.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In his final words his team before tip-off, Skerry stressed filling the gaps on defense, turning defensive rebounds into quick transition offense, and running a first offensive play featuring sophomore guard and CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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