1
as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
hasten the activation of yeast with heat
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as in to hurry
to proceed or move quickly
the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline
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Recent Examples of hasten
The decline of the area’s office market — notably in downtown Hartford and north of Hartford — was hastened by the pandemic and a shift of an increasing number of workers splitting time between home and office.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Around the world, innovative architects, scientists, and engineers are exploring building techniques and materials that can create places to live without hastening climate change.
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Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Depending on your interpretation, the facts surrounding Snedley’s obsession with the brewing arts will either intoxicate or hasten delirium tremens.
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Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
Resignations could hasten Starmer’s exit from office Healey is not the first government minister to resign.
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Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
Around the world, innovative architects, scientists, and engineers are exploring building techniques and materials that can create places to live without hastening climate change.
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Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Depending on your interpretation, the facts surrounding Snedley’s obsession with the brewing arts will either intoxicate or hasten delirium tremens.
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Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
Resignations could hasten Starmer’s exit from office Healey is not the first government minister to resign.
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Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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Years of crippling sanctions have paralysed the economy as accelerating bouts of mass nationwide protests have been put down by security forces with increasing force — culminating in the killing of thousands of demonstrators in January.
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Locals and tourists hurried around the pavilions showcasing the best of each state and territory.
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But hurry, — the popular shade is selling out fast.
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Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
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Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
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Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
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Boise and Ada County have created infractions for speeding on the Greenbelt, and the city worked with Lime, a popular electric transportation company, to limit scooter speeds in parts of the city.
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Handing the survivor her jewelry and hearing her story a few days later gave Dondi and her team of volunteers a reassuring nudge to push forward with their work.
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Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.
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Meanwhile, in King’s Landing, Alicent scurries the great halls, desperate to shore up support for her plan to hand Rhaenyra the Red Keep.
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This lakeside meal tops things off with ice cream sandwiches, a classic dessert for scurrying around the dock, deck, and everywhere in between.
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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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Ships raced through the night to reach New York Harbor, all trying to be first to dock at Ellis Island.
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More than 40 tall ships from 20 foreign countries participated, traveling through New York Harbor from near Sandy Hook, New Jersey, up to the George Washington Bridge.
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Several Iraqi provinces announced official holidays to allow mourners to travel.
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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasten. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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