1
as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in to rush
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we accelerated preparations for the hurricane upon hearing weather reports that it had gained speed
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the company accelerated its advertising purchases even as the economy appeared to be in recession
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Recent Examples of accelerate
British company Vertical Aerospace is accelerating toward commercial certification, targeted for 2028.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
That same arrangement aimed to accelerate the construction of further reactor units in coordination with Indiana Michigan Power and Elementl.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Various European countries and Canadian provinces used the Covid crisis to accelerate massive digital identity infrastructures.
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Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Then accelerate out of the squat into a vertical jump, bringing your arms upward to generate momentum.
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Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
That same arrangement aimed to accelerate the construction of further reactor units in coordination with Indiana Michigan Power and Elementl.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Various European countries and Canadian provinces used the Covid crisis to accelerate massive digital identity infrastructures.
—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Then accelerate out of the squat into a vertical jump, bringing your arms upward to generate momentum.
—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accelerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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After Sunday’s draw, coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had to rush to the airport since it was ordered to be back in Mexico before the streetlights came on.
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Friends said he had been rushed to the hospital on June 12, where doctors discovered a serious undiagnosed heart condition.
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Love’s Travel Stops just expanded its service offerings for RVs, including light maintenance, battery replacement and tire replacement.
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California's new personal finance graduation requirement The lessons come as California prepares to expand financial education statewide.
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Why the at-home mani pedi trend is growing Three forces are driving the shift, including DIY beauty habits that stuck after the pandemic, the rising price of salon services and a steady stream of social tutorials that make at-home nails feel achievable.
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Estate sales are also a source, though Miranda-Martin feels the rising popularity of these sales in Los Angeles has led to an increase in pricing.
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That lawsuit, in part, accuses City Attorney Miko Brown of pushing airport officials to investigate a charter airline's safety record -- not because of genuine safety concerns, but to create legal cover for a city council vote that put $90 million in federal grant money at risk.
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Regulatory scrutiny is also pushing the conversation.
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The technology is designed to act as a co-pilot, augmenting rather than replacing the training, professionalism and instinct of experienced emergency personnel.
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.
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Sense of place The river — which swells with spring snowmelt — and surrounding wilderness give the property a strong sense of place.
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Symptoms can be mild to severe and range from nausea, itching, abdominal pain, swelling of the lips to life-threatening symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
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Disruptions caused by the war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will also hasten the oil industry’s adoption of AI, AIQ CEO Dennis Jol said at the convening.
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By daybreak melatonin levels are already declining in most of us, as the body clock anticipates the day to come, but the first splash of light in the eyes helps hasten the process and keep us in sync with the sun.
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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