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
Exploring dark energy Dark energy is responsible for the Universe’s accelerating expansion.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
If w remains between -1 and -⅓ at all times, then the heat death fate of the Universe will persist and distant galaxies will keep on accelerating, even if dark energy isn’t a constant.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
Social media has accelerated this trend, allowing people to share their journeys, access information, and connect with communities that reinforce healthy habits.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Financials have accelerated everything.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
If w remains between -1 and -⅓ at all times, then the heat death fate of the Universe will persist and distant galaxies will keep on accelerating, even if dark energy isn’t a constant.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Oct. 2025
Social media has accelerated this trend, allowing people to share their journeys, access information, and connect with communities that reinforce healthy habits.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Financials have accelerated everything.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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In 2024, that number increased just slightly—by less than 1%—compared to the year before.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Johnson’s detractors accuse him of championing Bukele despite his increasing abuses of power.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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White has the Bucs' only rushing touchdown this season.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Normally, that kind of rushed means my base slips within a couple of hours—but Magic Hour came through again.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Educational Freedom Accounts program significantly expand state taxpayer funding of student tuition and other costs related to private schools and some home-school expenses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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This is a sister organization to the Heritage Foundation, the think tank behind Project 2025—a sweeping conservative policy blueprint aimed at reshaping the federal government by expanding presidential power, dismantling parts of the civil service, and rolling back regulations across agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bright nighttime skies are on the way in Michigan as the year's first full supermoon will rise in the sky Monday, astronomers say.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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In six of the past seven seasons, the number of Englishmen playing in major leagues on the continent has risen.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 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,
5 Oct. 2025
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For Rick Neuheisel, the moment was enough to push him over the edge emotionally.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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As for glam and accessories, Jackson favored delicate rings, bracelet and dangle earrings in warm tones to augment her red dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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So, think about a core legacy ERP system that can then be augmented with point of sale data or supply-chain data that allows for different types of insights to be gleaned and operations to be managed in a more effective way.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Strays arrived at the Fox with a swelling profile driven by relentless road work and a fan base that spans country, rock and Americana.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The protests then swelled to wider calls to stamp out corruption, repression and rising crime under President Dina Boluarte’s rule.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reforms hastened the break with traditional systems.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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African nations are hastening to restrict the export of key metals, hoping to generate domestic jobs and revenue.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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