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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
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Huang added that the policies have cut the AI chip leader’s China market share from 95% to 50% and motivated Beijing to make its own chips faster.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) (a condition with lightheadedness and a fast heart rate when changing to a standing position)
Types of Migraine
The two main types of migraine are:4
Migraine without aura.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Ramadan, when many Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk, is also peak television season in the Arab world, when families watch shows late into the night after breaking their fast.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Simon Spichak, Health, 2 May 2025
Some research even reports that current marijuana users have fasting insulin levels 16% lower and insulin resistance 17% lower than non-users
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and for complications in those already diagnosed.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Providing Only Generic Updates Blasting generic updates with no personalization tanks engagement fast.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Huang added that the policies have cut the AI chip leader’s China market share from 95% to 50% and motivated Beijing to make its own chips faster.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Adjective
The fast food chain has 103 restaurants in North America and more than 1,700 worldwide with more stores, like the Elk Grove location, planned to open, according to the company website.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) (a condition with lightheadedness and a fast heart rate when changing to a standing position)
Types of Migraine
The two main types of migraine are:4
Migraine without aura.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
Noun
At sunset, families and friends break their fast with a meal that often begins with water and dates.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
Ramadan, when many Muslims fast daily from dawn to dusk, is also peak television season in the Arab world, when families watch shows late into the night after breaking their fast.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
On average, speedier walkers had a smaller waist circumference, weighed less, and had better grip strength and lower levels of metabolic risk factors, like fats and fasting glucose, measured in the blood.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 2 May 2025
Some research even reports that current marijuana users have fasting insulin levels 16% lower and insulin resistance 17% lower than non-users
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes and for complications in those already diagnosed.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
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In addition, and quite importantly, the interactive nature of generative AI makes a huge difference too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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While the former first-round pick of the Buffalo Bills hasn’t quite found his footing in the league just yet, the early returns have been positive enough to give the coaching staff more confidence in a depleted cornerback room at the moment.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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However, no big promises are being made about throwing a lot of money at a rapid rise.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The consequences of warming will probably vary widely across the world, the report found: rapid thawing of Arctic sea ice, drier seasons in the Amazon, excess rain in places such as Alaska, northern Europe and the Sahel in north-central Africa.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The friends not keen on competing become our valiant team of producers — recording content and posting updates live for our loyal Instagram fanbase (almost 200 followers).—
Mia Venkat,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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His close friends and colleagues often described him as loyal, deeply thoughtful, and warm in his own way—just not overly expressive.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Trump’s new team, new strategy With Leo sidelined, Trump’s judicial nominations are now being shaped by a tighter circle of aides and outside activists.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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The Black family is among those at two of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s largest high schools, Ardrey Kell and Myers Park, facing tight guest limits at graduation ceremonies this year due to a venue change from the Spectrum Center to the smaller Bojangles Coliseum.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Last year, the Biden administration's Transportation Department opened an inquiry ordering American, Delta Air Lines, Southwest and United to provide records and submit reports to ensure consumers do not face unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The quest to build human-level AI agents using techniques known to produce deceptive tendencies, Bengio says, is comparable to a car speeding down a narrow mountain road, with steep cliffs on either side, and thick fog obscuring the path ahead.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
3 June 2025
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It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Subscribers can save up to 76 percent on tons of coveted finds for the holiday weekend, including summer fashion, sturdy luggage, and outdoor furniture.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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In a short address to the squad on Monday evening, Wiegman expressed, in front of Earps, sentiments of frustration, disappointment and anger at Earps’ decision before walking out of the room.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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In short, for those researching the cost of hair transplants in Turkey vs. Mexico, Turkey continues to offer a more affordable and convenient solution, especially for international travelers looking for bundled care with no surprise fees.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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By the time Trump met Kim for a second summit in Hanoi, Trump’s attention had drifted from North Korea, and both men’s greed for a quick deal derailed their fragile progress.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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No matter how small your business, here is a quick blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats: Start with the basics.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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