FAST-FORWARDS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

fast-forwards

verb

present tense third-person singular of fast-forward

as in accelerates

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But as the buildout accelerates, its physical costs are becoming harder to ignore.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
The green light comes as the Pentagon accelerates efforts to field reliable, portable nuclear power on Earth and in orbit.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerates

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Architectural plans, programming and development milestones for the center will be announced as the project progresses.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Carroll said the team also places a greater focus on recovery, nutrition and reducing physical demands as the season progresses.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of progresses

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Researchers have identified a new bacterial enzyme that speeds up the breakdown of polyesters and bioplastics.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
For health care CFOs, the challenge is distinguishing between an AI tool that speeds up billing and one that helps patients get the right care in the right setting—potentially changing the economics of care itself.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of speeds

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Under a unified architecture, SpaceX could expand artificial intelligence, satellite, and data center operations, while Tesla advances autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robotics initiatives.

— , CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO predicts that advances in robotics and space exploration could eventually make conventional money irrelevant.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of advances

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The local chapter voted to endorse Raman last month, and with that comes teams of eager doorknockers canvassing for her across the city.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The collision comes months after Independence police tightened restrictions on high-speed pursuits after years of scrutiny over the department's driving practices.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of comes

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Election Day nears The stakes are high as the race Marshall was supposed to win handily is now neck-and-neck, according to recent polling.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
The Dream, meanwhile, are trying to bring some sporting pride to a city that so often has been also-rans or nowhere-nears.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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