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fast forward

[fast fawr-werd, fahst-] / ˈfæst ˈfɔr wərd, ˈfɑst- /
NOUN
function of going forward quickly
Synonyms
WEAK
double time full speed maximum speed

Example Sentences

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He hasn’t watched live television in about a decade, using his TiVo to fast forward through commercials or speed past analysts’ banter during sports games.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

The fast forward signed to be one of the Kraken’s top scoring threats hadn’t found the net since Jan. 4 — his only goal of the season.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

But fast forward to Saturday night, in the same arena against the same opponent at the same weight, and Taylor did what great fighters do - she rose again.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2023

From that point on, everything went into fast forward, including getting a CT scan.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2023

It feels like life on triple fast forward, where everyone’s voices sound like chipmunks.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy