hastens

verb

Definition of hastensnext
present tense third-person singular of hasten
1
as in accelerates
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster hasten the activation of yeast with heat

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2
as in hurries
to proceed or move quickly the contractors hastened to complete the project before the deadline

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hastens
  1. accelerates
  2. pushes
  3. drives
  4. jumps
  5. buzzes
Verb
  • This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
    Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerates
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  • On Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart, the tune pushes one rung to settle in the runner-up space, nearly recapturing the top spot.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Tensions simmer as Toya pushes the group to address their unresolved issues.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushes
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  • Time-wise, aim for November for leaf-peeping season but before winter holiday rates hit or early March before Sakura mania drives prices skyward.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Curiosity Curiosity drives artful innovation.
    Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
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  • Though about a quarter of DNA exonerations involve a false confession, that percentage jumps to more than 34% for those who were under 18 when wrongfully convicted, and 69% for those with mental disabilities, according a 2022 analysis by the National Registry of Exonerations.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking of the holiday that is just around the corner, recently released Bing Crosby compilation Ultimate Christmas jumps from Number Eight to Six with 65,000 units.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumps
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  • In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of buzzes
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