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as in quickly
with great speed
run as fast as you can to get help
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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
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Slowing down can also help beginners avoid accidentally hurting themself in the process — no one wants rug burn on their privates from going too hard too fast!
—Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 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
Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Bryant originally advocated for his church congregation to participate in a 40-day fast of Target shopping, and the message has now gained traction online.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Johanna Read, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Children who have not reached puberty are not required to fast for the entire month but some may participate in periods of symbolic fasting, according to the Islamic Network Group.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The 15 seconds is a little too fast, in my opinion.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Slowing down can also help beginners avoid accidentally hurting themself in the process — no one wants rug burn on their privates from going too hard too fast!
—Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 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
The new dock also enables 2.5-hour fast charging so that the 10R can top itself back off and keep cleaning.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Bryant originally advocated for his church congregation to participate in a 40-day fast of Target shopping, and the message has now gained traction online.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Some people choose to fast and stay absolutely silent for the entire day, though it’s not required.
—Johanna Read, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Children who have not reached puberty are not required to fast for the entire month but some may participate in periods of symbolic fasting, according to the Islamic Network Group.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Reggie Cooper, managing director at Hawks Cay, said having a Ford restaurant on the property was a huge benefit to the resort, which is located on Duck Key, almost (but not quite) midway between Key Largo and Key West.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 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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The waters are a constant 72 degrees year-round and fed by a rapid flow of 42 million gallons of spring water daily rising from the aquifer.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sure, Premier League clubs were generally profitable at that time — rapid growth in TV rights deals had not yet been caught up, and then trampled over, by the unremitting surge in player wages — but only Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool booked a bigger surplus over those six years than United.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 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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Meanwhile, militants loyal to Assad have killed a further 147 people – 26 civilians and 121 security forces – SNHR’s director Fadel Abdul Ghani said.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN,
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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The space is tight, and tall people should be aware, though Natalia said when doing a floor workout, taller people lay diagonally.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
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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Parker Hall The Best Workout Headphones for Moving Around Constantly Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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In addition, short biographies of notable Black, Hispanic, and female veterans, as well as information on the lives of the Tuskegee Airmen are no longer accessible on the website.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The experiment doesn’t quite work, since the short films are mainly just disruptive.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Mackerel This protein-dense oily fish is ubiquitous in the Mediterranean and parts of the Atlantic and has a rich flavor, a buttery texture, and is quick to cook on the grill, in the oven, or in a pan.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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While the sheer number of krill in the Southern Ocean means the species is unlikely to face an acute threat to its survival in the near term, Savoca is quick to point out that numbers are no guarantee of success.—
Gabe Castro-Root,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Mar. 2025
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