fast forward

[fast fawr-werd, fahst-] / ˈfæst ˈfɔr wərd, ˈfɑst- /

NOUN

function of going forward quickly

Synonyms

WEAK

double time full speed maximum speed

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Australian Test cricket has hit the fast forward button harder than most.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

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

But fast forward to today and Chris and Carrie are engaged, set to marry this December.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

“But fast forward, a decade after, that’s all people want to wear.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

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

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

fast forward

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