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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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Recent Examples of fast
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
Spoilers are about to drop faster than A.B. Wynter.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 22 Mar. 2025
Kim Severson, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Bulls were already one of the fastest teams before trading Zach LaVine to the Kings.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
The faith community is also planning a 40-day fast or boycott of Target due to its retreat from DEI efforts starting on March 5.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), abstinence applies to Catholics aged 14 and older, while fasting (eating only one full meal and two smaller meals that do not equal a full meal) is required for those aged 18 to 59.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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For those smaller players, staying afloat with the new tariffs will likely involve some fast, creative and strategic cost-cutting.
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In some regions, work hours are adjusted to accommodate the fast.
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Iftar is a meal that breaks fasting during Muslims' Ramadan holy month observations.
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
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Losses weren’t quite as dire as on Thursday for media and tech stocks, but the morning still signaled a glum end to a turbulent week.—
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By 540 million years ago, the Cambrian explosion was underway — a rapid diversification of life that saw the emergence of complex multicellular organisms, predatory behavior and the foundations of modern ecosystems.—
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These abundant growing vegetables (or fruit?) produce at such rapid speeds that planting them too close together is asking for problems, like stunted growth, plant disease, and a smaller harvest.—
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Whether your loyal friend has paws, feathers, or scales, take time to recognize their essential role in your life.—
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Many questions remain about the state of a potential deal, but loyal TikTok users have reason to be optimistic.—
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This wood is chosen for its tight grain and natural flavor compounds, such as lignin and tannins.—
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The following are the three main types to choose from: Small cat trees are affordable and ideal for tight living quarters.—
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However, when adjusted for inflation, real prices in Turkey have dropped by 10.4 percent, illustrating how price growth can be deceptive without factoring in inflation.—
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Had these assessments been conducted, issues like algorithmic bias, content manipulation and deceptive AI practices would have been flagged before litigators intervened.—
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The Blue Jackets signed another college free agent on Wednesday, adding stout and sturdy defenseman Caleb MacDonald from the University of North Dakota on a two-year entry-level contract that begins next season.—
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These insights shaped every detail of the grill—from the cook engine to the closed cabinet that discreetly hides the gas tank to the sturdy stainless-steel handle, a signature of Weber quality.—
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The group’s music and imagery spoke to him, but so did the tale of Morrison’s short, tumultuous life and, especially, his death, which has always been shrouded in some mystery.—
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The Publix above is a short drive to to Miami area office, 14621 Oak Ln.—
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Adebayo’s early scoring gave the Heat a quick 9-0 lead, and the Grizzlies did not score until 9:35 in the first quarter.—
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In warmer climates, for example, the liquid expands and contracts more rapidly, which can lead to a quicker extraction of flavors from the barrel.—
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“Fast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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