pick up speed/momentum

phrase

: to begin to have more speed/momentum

The cyclists quickly picked up speed as they headed down the mountain.

His campaign has begun to pick up momentum.

Examples of pick up speed/momentum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump’s mixed comments over the years have created space for speculation, and those remarks often pick up momentum when they’re echoed by his supporters. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025

She’s lived in Charlotte for the better part of a decade, but Amenumey’s efforts to promote the food of Ghana still continue to pick up speed. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Dec. 2025

As fall approaches and gala and awards seasons pick up speed, here’s to many more glamorous goth looks. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025

Something tells us this is a trend that is only going to pick up momentum in London this weekend. — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025