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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

If we want to regulate complex, fast-moving domains like AI—or even persistent ones like policing—we have to start with humility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But the best opportunities often emerge in these fast-moving, uncomfortable environments, requiring investors to act decisively, even when the setup feels anything but certain.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

But the place where he and his friends swam was farther down the river, a bend where the water, protected by encircling rocks, was calm, separated from the fast-moving water farther out.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry