fast-moving

American  

[fast-moo-ving, fahst-] / ˈfæstˈmu vɪŋ, ˈfɑst- /

adjective

1. moving or capable of moving at high speed.

2. (of a novel, play, or the like) having sustained action and interest with events following one another rapidly; lively in plot.

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Etymology

Origin of fast-moving

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

“Given the fast-moving pace of our industries, this requires us to constantly assess how to foster a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce to meet tomorrow’s needs,” D’Amaro wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

For weeks now, the global tech industry has been waiting for a major artificial intelligence launch from DeepSeek, seen as a benchmark for China's progress in the fast-moving field.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

But there is a lesson within these fast-moving developments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The new Moon race is between the US and China, which has its own fast-moving plans to put a crew on the lunar surface in the next few years.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The strain broke the tree’s limb, and the four girls plummeted into the water and were borne along by the fast-moving current.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray