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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
Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
In the event of a delay or cancellation, the app is often the fastest path to rebooking another flight.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
In an interview with AP, Adra said settlers entered Susya Monday evening shortly after residents broke the daily fast for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
The large internal heat diffuser spreads warm air evenly, drying your clothes fast, even bulkier loads.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
But the administration is breaking down norms and setting precedents faster than judges can stop it.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 17 Apr. 2025
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Secretary of State Shirley Weber told The Bee last week that faster counting could come at the expense of longer ballot-curing periods
Most California voters – 58% – also oppose giving the federal government more control over state election administration.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
In the event of a delay or cancellation, the app is often the fastest path to rebooking another flight.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
At sunset, when Muslims rush home to break the fast with the iftar meal, the business owner stands on a street corner pouring out licorice juice from a giant metal pot.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
In an interview with AP, Adra said settlers entered Susya Monday evening shortly after residents broke the daily fast for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
Extremely precise, but not especially fast without practice.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2025
The large internal heat diffuser spreads warm air evenly, drying your clothes fast, even bulkier loads.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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When that happens, their buzzing calls used to attract mates are quite loud.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Unfortunately, the Carolina parakeet’s story is one of rapid decline and eventual extinction, driven by human activities.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The rapid heat change also disrupted the levels of nutrients like sulfur and iron within the oceans.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Chalamet has stayed loyal to Guadagnino and to Italy, attending the Venice film festival for the premiere of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 1 in 2021 and again a year later with Bones and All (2022), a horror romance directed by Guadagnino and co-starring Taylor Russell.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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But nonetheless, the band has maintained an incredibly loyal following.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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And don’t even think about trying to change clothes in a tight plane bathroom.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Construction budgets will also increase if tighter immigration policies result in labor shortages.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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In the 1970s, information about the Tuskegee study – a deceptive and unethical 40-year study of untreated syphilis in Black men – came to light.—
Christine Coughlin,
The Conversation,
9 May 2025
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Anyone wanting to fight such usage would have to rely on deceptive practice laws, trademark and copyright protection, and state-specific laws protecting a person's name, image, and likeness.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Best Minimalist Pick: Kuru Flex Via Kuru may specialize in sturdy, supportive shoes—but that doesn’t mean all of its pairs feel clunky.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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It’s also loaded with features like USB passthrough and a sturdy wrist rest.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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In short, fate’s distribution of long straws is wildly capricious.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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This photo provided by Guinness World Records shows Pearl, the world's shortest living dog, with Reginald, the world's tallest living dog, both certified by Guinness World Records, during a playdate in Idaho Falls, Idaho, April 5, 2025.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Randle a quick hook, sending the forward to the bench for the next two minutes of action, much to Randle’s dismay — which was evident in the veteran’s body language.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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The bear blew past him half a stride, dug its front claws in the dirt, then spun a quick 180 and lunged at Bentzel.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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