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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3
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
For the past three years, the Ocean Census Alliance has been working with taxonomists around the world to accelerate discovery.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
Adding nitrogen to the soil accelerates cucumber growth by boosting photosynthesis and the development of leaves and stems—both essential for energy production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
In China, coal remains a key energy source due to its lower cost and high availability, even as the country accelerates its transition toward green energy.
—CBS News, 23 May 2026
Coal remains a major energy source in China, given its high availability and low cost, even as the country accelerates its green energy transition.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 May 2026
Adding nitrogen to the soil accelerates cucumber growth by boosting photosynthesis and the development of leaves and stems—both essential for energy production.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
In China, coal remains a key energy source due to its lower cost and high availability, even as the country accelerates its transition toward green energy.
—CBS News, 23 May 2026
Coal remains a major energy source in China, given its high availability and low cost, even as the country accelerates its green energy transition.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
Verb
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Becerra’s support increased by 9 percentage points in a little more than two weeks when compared with the May 9-10 Emerson results.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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But even on a per-square-foot basis, the price has increased 33%.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Trump has said that Washington will not rush into a deal.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Your honesty lands better when your delivery feels warm instead of rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Name the pattern, refine the message, and choose the path that expands your reach.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Ballard wants to expand the technology to other builders.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Previously, the show has been hosted by former Love Island contestant Maura Higgins, who rose to fame as a finalist in the fifth series of the ITV2 reality series in 2019.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The death toll from the explosion of a chemical tank in Washington state has risen to eight, officials said on May 28.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Make sure the belt doesn't move, push your knees out into the belt, and hold.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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In a different world, those who pushed these doomsday scenarios would face professional consequences.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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In the meantime, Egyptian Rafales could conceivably augment their French counterparts if Iranian drone attacks resume in the near future.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The biggest question mark on defense Morgan sought to improve the trenches this offseason by augmenting both the offensive and defensive lines.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in July of 2025, after several photos of the president showed swelling in his legs and bruising on his hands.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2026
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Since around 2020, a giant magma chamber has swelled under the Reykjanes Peninsula, the onshore limb of the Reykjanes Ridge, triggering earthquakes and sending lava oozing into the streets.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Locals are braced for more drilling — and worry that the Barca Foundation’s support for Gran Tierra could hasten this process.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Their work both shortened the war and hastened the birth of modern computing.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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