fast-tracking

verb

present participle of fast-track
as in accelerating
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster we're going to fast-track this project so that the product is in the stores for the holiday shopping season

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Recent Examples of fast-tracking In the meantime, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is fast-tracking pipeline projects to the extent its staff is able. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026 Critics on both sides of the aisle have warned that fast-tracking federal permitting for the data centers without regulation could put a strain on the country’s power grid. — Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026 Our administration has taken decisive action by securing federal emergency funding, fast-tracking environmental reviews, mobilizing design-build partnerships and continuing close cooperation with the federal administration to accelerate reconstruction. — Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026 For more than a year, Ukraine has been fast-tracking development of interceptor drones and has been using them in combat scenarios to down Iranian-style drones, which Russia has used in large numbers to wreak havoc on Ukrainian cities and the country's energy infrastructure. — Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026 State lawmakers now are fast-tracking a $32-million appropriation needed to solicit bids for vendors to start upgrading technology platforms and improving a chatbot for Medicaid participants. — David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026 Some of the biggest changes include shortening the time projects are open for public comment, fast-tracking projects, and removing the requirement to announce when the federal government plans to start an environmental assessment. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026 There's a new initiative at Saint Vincent College that looks to combat the nationwide teacher shortage by fast-tracking students who wish to become educators. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Ryan Wrasse, a spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, confirmed congressional leaders were gauging support early Thursday evening for fast-tracking the agreement through the Senate. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fast-tracking
  1. accelerating
  2. rushing
  3. pushing
Verb
  • About one minute after takeoff, the Learjet 55 turned to the left and started a violent dive, descending at nearly 10,000 feet per minute while accelerating to more than 275 MPH, according to information collected by investigators.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Adoption is accelerating as the proverbial wheels are falling off the bus.
    — Jason Sabin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • Young had 1,390 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns last season, while adding 114 yards receiving and a score.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
  • So be sure to use your discernment before rushing into something.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rushing
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  • The intense interest in the case is one reason why her lawyers are pushing for a retrial – the town was so crowded that at one stage jury members shared a hotel with the prosecution team and an informant.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After the demise of SB 10, lawmakers were tepid on pushing any cash bail reforms until a ruling in 2021 known as the Humphrey ruling.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushing

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“Fast-tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fast-tracking. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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