Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for hasten. Search instead for hinmussten.
Definitions

hasten

[hay-suhn] / ˈheɪ sən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

I hasten to add that it is not necessarily a criticism of these ETFs that they have lagged the broad market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

If that’s true, may Workman’s sweet, intoxicating humor hasten its arrival.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

And it could hasten those calling for reform of Parliament's second chamber.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

If the U.S. government gets early access to the most advanced models, this could hasten the trend.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

He was running and she wondered why anyone should hasten to bring her the tidings he must bear.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Willow, pregnant and officially on maternity leave, hastens to assist him in sifting through suspects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025

Many, even most divorced men are not like this, he hastens to add.

From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2024

Though the initial responses in preclinical tumor models to the inhibitor were impressive, Olive hastens to point out that the tumors were not eliminated.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024

Professor Francl hastens to say she doesn’t dump a shakerful in every cup.

From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2024

After the service, I put myself in the path of Father Alphonse as he hastens from the chapel.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

As explained above, the complaint here merely hastened the defendants’ first court appearance.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

A full-size replica of a Spanish galleon stares out into Manila Bay, the centrepiece of a museum that will transport visitors back to the 17th century, when conscripted Philippine mariners hastened the era of globalisation.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026

That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Although the 73-year-old was terminally ill, her family believe it hastened her decline.

From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026

Ernie Macmillan, however, was muttering, “Specialis Revelio!” over his cauldron, which sounded impressive, so Harry and Ron hastened to imitate him.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

However, repealing the earnings test would likely lead to more people claiming Social Security early, hastening the system’s impending insolvency.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

In the letter, Carr also warned that the FCC would be monitoring Disney’s affiliate-station negotiations and agreements; with this week’s early request, he appears to be hastening that scrutinizing process.

From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026

Officials have indicated it would take some time before the economic impact of the war can be judged, and that hastening to make a call would be a mistake.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

As developments in the Middle East remained in focus over the weekend, President Donald Trump quietly signed a directive hastening the review of certain psychedelic drugs.

From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026

Some were moving faster now, hastening across the battleground.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin


Vocabulary lists containing hasten

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com