hastening 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hasteningnext
as in acceleration

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hastening

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verb

present participle of hasten
1
as in accelerating
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster hasten the activation of yeast with heat

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2
as in hurrying
to proceed or move quickly the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastening
  1. acceleration
  2. accelerating
  3. pushing
  4. driving
  5. zipping
  6. jumping
Noun
  • Both SUVs are happy to be pushed with acceleration and hard braking, but the Audi has far more body lean.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, fast-rising inflation, more aggressive tariffs, and wage growth acceleration driven by a robust labor market could push the 10-year yield higher.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of acceleration
Verb
  • When revenue picks up, the business can pay back more, accelerating growth without financial strain.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and other representatives in 2023 aims to eradicate toxic chemicals in turnout gear while accelerating the development of safer alternatives.
    Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With the MacBook Air launching earlier than the iPhone SE and ahead of the next Apple Intelligence update, this points to a press release launch and Apple pushing its consumer laptops further into the background.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • This holiday season, Mike Morse Law Firm and AAA are once again offering free alternatives to driving home under the influence.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • See our analysis of Capital One Valuation for a closer look at what’s driving our price estimate for the company.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of driving
Verb
  • The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of zipping
Verb
  • Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In just the last four years, the highest value Basquiat work sold has fluctuated greatly, jumping from $15 million in 2020 to $93 million in 2021 before dropping to $85 million in 2022 and $67 million in 2023.
    Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumping
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