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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2
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 band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Although this amount only represents 3.9% of the total income to the trust fund, reducing this income stream will hasten the depletion of the trust fund from 2033 to 2032.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Additionally, this portion of the bill actually hastens the program’s insolvency, a concern for many Americans, because the taxes seniors pay on the benefits go back into the Social Security and Medicare trust funds for future generations.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 7 July 2025
But McKayla hastens to correct the generic impression.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Although this amount only represents 3.9% of the total income to the trust fund, reducing this income stream will hasten the depletion of the trust fund from 2033 to 2032.
—Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Additionally, this portion of the bill actually hastens the program’s insolvency, a concern for many Americans, because the taxes seniors pay on the benefits go back into the Social Security and Medicare trust funds for future generations.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 7 July 2025
But McKayla hastens to correct the generic impression.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasten
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As for Nowak’s question about the possibility of AWS’ growth rate accelerating in the back half of the year, Jassy wouldn’t directly answer it but stressed his optimism, in part stemming from AWS customers starting to deploy more AI products at scale that should continue to ramp in coming quarters.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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With complete control of its destiny, the WSL has accelerated its growth, becoming one of the premier women’s leagues in the world, alongside the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the U.S. and Spain’s Liga F.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Archer’s first delivery, timed at 87.4mph, hurried the left-handed Jaiswal.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The scene from election night On June 24, the night of the most recent meeting, members hurried into the Picnic House to hear the results of the votes.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Paramedics tried to resuscitate her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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That job’s still up for grabs, and Ballard has pledged not to rush the process like the Colts did two years ago.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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This speeds up corrections, reduces waste and minimizes the need for manual inspection.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege that as Salisbury approached the driveway, Stephens sped toward the officer, who attempted to evade the Jeep by moving behind a bush near the driveway’s entrance.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Republicans argued that funding for these programs was a waste of taxpayer dollars and have accused the networks of pushing left-leaning programming.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Folklore Reaches Half a Decade on the Billboard 200 Folklore advances on the Billboard 200, pushing from No. 77 to No. 68 at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Three live roaches scurried in front counter cabinets with single service items are stored.—
David J. Neal
August 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Save for a few ear-piercing squeals, the day-old piglet happily took to bottle feeding and scurried around as several members of the Nashville Zoo veterinary team worked to weigh and examine him.—
Laura L. Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Even as Russia races to perfect a nuclear-armed spacecraft, its space weapons designers are likely also preparing to launch a stealth alternative to similarly threaten constellations of Western satellites speeding around the planet.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Max Verstappen has raced alongside three different teammates since the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix, namely Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and now Yuki Tsunoda.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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According to the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council, more than one million people travel to the country each year for cosmetic hair procedures.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Captain America time traveled, aged and has never been seen again.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasten. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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