as in hurried
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as in accelerated
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
hasten the activation of yeast with heat
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline
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Recent Examples of hastened
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Protests hastened the end of the Vietnam War.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
When Florida’s local insurance companies began to fail, critics suspected that their investors may have hastened their demise by taking excess profits instead of shoring up surplus funds to prepare for disasters, as experts say reputable insurance companies are supposed to do.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
His successor, Victor Emmanuel II, hastened to make peace.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
In the mid-20th century, life in many of Italy’s mountain towns transformed from one of survival into one of tourism — in part hastened by the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo — bringing wealth, but also traffic and pollution, and a threat to Ladin culture.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
This decline has hastened since the tariffs.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
But some research has cited the Antonine Plague as part of a vicious cycle that hastened Rome’s long fall.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
That battle ultimately led to mass layoffs and hastened his departure as CEO.
—Sanne Wass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Protests hastened the end of the Vietnam War.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
When Florida’s local insurance companies began to fail, critics suspected that their investors may have hastened their demise by taking excess profits instead of shoring up surplus funds to prepare for disasters, as experts say reputable insurance companies are supposed to do.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
His successor, Victor Emmanuel II, hastened to make peace.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
In the mid-20th century, life in many of Italy’s mountain towns transformed from one of survival into one of tourism — in part hastened by the 1956 Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo — bringing wealth, but also traffic and pollution, and a threat to Ladin culture.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
This decline has hastened since the tariffs.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
But some research has cited the Antonine Plague as part of a vicious cycle that hastened Rome’s long fall.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
That battle ultimately led to mass layoffs and hastened his departure as CEO.
—Sanne Wass, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastened
Adjective
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Then in the final seconds of the period, Merrimack turned the puck over in their own zone but Jack Galanek could not stuff his hurried shot home.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pre-existing structures, supported by documentation and commercial logic, carry far more weight than hurried adjustments made after funds are already exposed.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, with net approval dropping roughly 5 points over a short span.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not everything should be accelerated equally.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sharma sped to 50 off 23 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex.—
Mark Dee
March 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Steady, thoughtful sentences are your friend — skip the rushed word vomit!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The next hitter, junior Michaela Hamilton — a Northwestern State (LA) pledge — followed with an RBI triple that keyed a three-run inning that pushed the Grapevine Faith lead to 4-0.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Building the execution unit is the next step after Republicans pushed a law through the Legislature to make firing squad the primary method of execution in Idaho.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.—
Lia Picard,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.—
Emily Santora,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Anyone with information is urged to call the Sacramento Police Department at (916) 808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP (4357).—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gettleman urged the government to find ways to reach a settlement that would enable ongoing access, consistent with what has historically been the regular practice.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Hastened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hastened. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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