Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-forwarding
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The suspect was accelerating and weaving to try to shake the officer off.—
WCCO Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Here, sea level rise is accelerating at some of the most extreme rates on Earth, while hurricanes increasingly are swirling ashore with an unprecedented ferociousness.—
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The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.—
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Dash camera video captured the teen speeding away from the traffic stop and narrowly missing a deputy standing in the road.—
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Conversions can have other consequences, such as raising Medicare premiums, so a tax pro’s advice should be sought before proceeding.—
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Allow the coils to cool completely (about 20 minutes) before proceeding with the rest of the cleaning steps.—
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
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The single-elimination tournament allows 14 teams to compete in the hopes of advancing to the Super Bowl.—
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Redick said LeBron James, who didn’t travel with the team for the five-game trip, has done one-on-one work with coaches so far, and that the team is progressing from there in light of James being cleared for contact basketball activities.—
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
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The city of Southfield also made plans, but the Southfield Wildlife Commission, which made the recommendation for a deer cull in 2024, has yet to respond to CBS News Detroit's inquiry about its schedule and details for the coming year.—
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My issue coming into this year was whether KU had enough scoring outside of Peterson.—
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Just before the confrontation, Emile was seen pacing between cars and arguing with at least one other person, a gun in his hand.—
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Dumbbell Bent-Over Row Hold one dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms pacing in), feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.—
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“Fast-forwarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-forwarding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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