as in hurried
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as in accelerated
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
hasten the activation of yeast with heat
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline
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Recent Examples of hastened
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
In a high valley, a troop of men hastened in his direction, carrying axes and long knives.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Such appropriation has, perhaps, hastened our collective disremembering of its details.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, the close proximity of people hastened the transmission of mycobacterial diseases through coughing.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The Iran war has hastened calls for greater industrial investment on the continent to reduce its reliance on imports.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Ortberg’s relentlessly systematic approach hastened the progress, and the results are now showing in a big way.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
In a high valley, a troop of men hastened in his direction, carrying axes and long knives.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Such appropriation has, perhaps, hastened our collective disremembering of its details.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, the close proximity of people hastened the transmission of mycobacterial diseases through coughing.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The Iran war has hastened calls for greater industrial investment on the continent to reduce its reliance on imports.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastened
Adjective
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In addition, the hurried evaluation and adoption of this proposal, which became public less than a week ago, is unnecessary.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Galena’s Historic District was ranked 66 for its relaxed environment and disconnection from the modern hurried atmosphere, according to the publication.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Verb
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These were signs the women could easily read as the air cooled and their hearts sped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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In the months that followed, investigators determined that Mackenzie, who was 17 years old at the time of the incident, intentionally sped up the car.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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As immigration officers arrested her six weeks ago, through tears and a rushed goodbye, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had a request for her daughter.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has pushed a more hands-off approach for government intervention in the AI industry than his predecessor, former president Joe Biden.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The possibility of applying the law to only some types of institutions has also been a key concern for lawmakers who pushed this session to delay implementation of the law or repeal it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Wittorp scurried over to a curtained side entrance.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.—
Lia Picard,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.—
Emily Santora,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an attempt at shoring up the currency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month urged citizens to pause gold purchases, conserve fuel, and avoid overseas travel.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Advocates urged the Legislature to pass the ordinance after waiting for months and have long pushed for improved conditions inside the old facility.—
Ben Wheeler
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Hastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastened. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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