fast-moving
Americanadjective
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moving or capable of moving at high speed.
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(of a novel, play, or the like) having sustained action and interest with events following one another rapidly; lively in plot.
Etymology
Origin of fast-moving
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Many shows feature wild, fast-moving plot lines, about topics ranging from secret billionaire husbands to forbidden romances, that are designed to keep viewers glued to their screens.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Known for reliable logistics for electronics and higher-ticket goods, it is bringing that credibility to fast-moving consumer commerce.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Firefighters came to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire this week in Simi Valley.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The rise of prediction markets has created a new temptation in Washington, where the Trump administration’s fast-moving agenda is giving those privy to government information a chance to cash in on the volatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
They worried that something would derail him, crash his fast-moving train.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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