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
Meanwhile, the close proximity of people hastened the transmission of mycobacterial diseases through coughing.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The Iran war has hastened calls for greater industrial investment on the continent to reduce its reliance on imports.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
When that happened, Gala started rebalancing the in-game economy and shrinking TOWN distributions, reducing profits for existing players and hastening an economic death spiral.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
But last year, a bankruptcy judge allowed six of those lawsuits to proceed to trial, so that each side could gauge how juries would react to their claims and potentially hasten an all-encompassing settlement.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The Iran war has hastened calls for greater industrial investment on the continent to reduce its reliance on imports.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
When that happened, Gala started rebalancing the in-game economy and shrinking TOWN distributions, reducing profits for existing players and hastening an economic death spiral.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
But last year, a bankruptcy judge allowed six of those lawsuits to proceed to trial, so that each side could gauge how juries would react to their claims and potentially hasten an all-encompassing settlement.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasten
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China's economy appeared to be starting the year on a strong note, with GDP growth accelerating to 5% in the first quarter.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Their hand is also forced by climate change, war and the accelerating rush for timber and minerals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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But hurry — popular sizes are selling out fast.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Mary was a vacuum—conceived as little more than an American everywoman—and Lasser rushed to fill that void with her own experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the second game, Fields had a rushing touchdown and defensive end Donte Campbell had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Both Amazon and Walmart are expanding their use of delivery drones to speed up shipments from stores or order fulfillment centers.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The United Arab Emirates is speeding up the completion of a new pipeline that will allow the Gulf federation to export more oil without routing it through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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As the sky begins to open, New Yorkers scurry for cover — but 6LACK, 33, seems to be in his element.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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In order to keep the lightweight watercraft from heeling over completely, crew members frantically scurry back and forth onto planks that are suspended out above the water on each side, rising and falling like seasick seesaws.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Both companies are racing for the public market, with SpaceX expected to disclose its prospectus as soon as this week, ahead of what could be a record offering next month.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The company is racing to have Starship ready for next year’s revamped Artemis III mission, which calls for Starship’s upper stage to rendezvous with NASA’s Orion capsule — the same vehicle that carried the Artemis II astronauts around the moon last month — while orbiting Earth.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Sofa waves travel at the speed of sound.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Hasten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasten. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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