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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2
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
Chronic stress can accelerate aging and exacerbate existing health disparities.
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 June 2025
This only accelerates degradation and forces the team into more (and sometimes earlier, as in Imola) pit stops.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Based on city projections for Balboa Park parking revenue, Elo-Rivera says the city could generate an additional $11 million by accelerating the start date to July 1.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 June 2025
This only accelerates degradation and forces the team into more (and sometimes earlier, as in Imola) pit stops.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Based on city projections for Balboa Park parking revenue, Elo-Rivera says the city could generate an additional $11 million by accelerating the start date to July 1.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Tacoma did its own analysis and found that people with a regular housing voucher, and no time limit, actually fared better at increasing their incomes and moving on.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Speaking to journalists in March, Mark Bullingham, who replaced Glenn as CEO in 2019, explained how the FA had used the pre-grown pitches and increased major-event cap to grow Wembley’s revenues.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Questions rushed through my head: What are my clothes going to look like?—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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He was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer despite having previously had no symptoms.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Trump’s memo will go into the history books as a moment when presidential power expanded to put under his control a military force aimed at U.S. civilians.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Stablecoins are often treated as satellites of U.S. monetary policy—dollar proxies that expand liquidity and shore up Treasury demand.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Mike would recall the slimy blisters that rose from Eddie’s face and neck.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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In a statement, de Gonzales claimed when Ceja Alvarez opened fire, Joss pushed his husband out of the way and saved his life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Anthropic sees this as an example of how AI can augment human work, not replace it.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The new clubhouse/pro shop is set to be approximately 10,000 square feet and feature a year-round restaurant augmented by a dining room, sports bar, event space, terrace and multi-sport simulators.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Sinusitis, which means inflammation of the sinuses, can result in pain, tenderness or even swelling in or around different parts of your face and head such as your eyes, ears, cheeks, forehead, mouth, teeth, throat and head in general as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Untold pieces of protest art also were created in public spaces across the U.S. – from murals honoring Floyd, to calls for justice and support for the Black Lives Matter movement, which swelled in the wake of Floyd's death.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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Thus, military operations intended to rescue hostages or pressure Hamas to agree to release them on Israel’s terms could actually hasten the death of the remaining hostages.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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But Democrats warn that would strike another blow against the Senate filibuster and hasten its future abolition.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
2 June 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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