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
Disney announced plans last year to double capital investment in its resorts business to $60 billion over the next decade to accelerate growth in its experiences business.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
This has long been a defining characteristic of the beauty industry and for those in it, but the need is exponentially multiplying thanks to accelerating changes in retail, rapidly evolving consumer habits and needs, the influence and impact of technology advances and so much more.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
By then, local audiences were already gravitating toward slicker international formats burnished by glossy production standards, a shift that would only accelerate when the streamers arrived the following year.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
In November 2024, the renowned pastor suffered a massive heart attack while delivering a sermon on stage at the church, which was a frightening moment that, according to church insiders, accelerated long-standing plans for succession.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
This has long been a defining characteristic of the beauty industry and for those in it, but the need is exponentially multiplying thanks to accelerating changes in retail, rapidly evolving consumer habits and needs, the influence and impact of technology advances and so much more.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
By then, local audiences were already gravitating toward slicker international formats burnished by glossy production standards, a shift that would only accelerate when the streamers arrived the following year.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
In November 2024, the renowned pastor suffered a massive heart attack while delivering a sermon on stage at the church, which was a frightening moment that, according to church insiders, accelerated long-standing plans for succession.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Autism rates increased, again: But RFK Jr. diverges from CDC report about the reason.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The consequences of forgoing fluoride Removing fluoridated water can negatively impact kids who may not brush regularly or optimally, and whose diets may increase cavity risk, Caffrey says.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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First responders rushed to the scene, although the investigation into the attack has been handed to the FBI.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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That has sparked accusations that investors, including from abroad, rushed to buy Trump's currency as a way to influence the president.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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On a year-on-year basis, however, Japan's GDP expanded 1.7%, the largest expansion since the first quarter of 2023 and a stronger showing compared to the 1.3% growth seen in the fourth quarter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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This year, that influence expanded into the cultural mainstream with her debut on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Miami.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If sea levels continue to rise, urban areas may have to consider taking drastic action to prevent flooding and other disruption to city life.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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That is a false narrative that Republicans have been pushing for years now.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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King was posted up on a family deer drive when the massive buck was pushed his way.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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Automate Administrative Tasks Generative AI can help augment your human capital efforts by taking over routine tasks.—
Heather Peters,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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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.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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December 2012 Intense pain, swelling, and overwhelming fatigue worsen.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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The wheat fields practically glow golden-yellow, the citizens work and mingle while wearing gorgeous and colorful clothes, and the music swells and soothes with ancient vibes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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None of which means that humans should be forever forbidden from Mars or that astronauts could play no role whatsoever in sample return, Dreier hastens to add.—
Leonard David,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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After the 1935 hurricane hastened the railway’s demise, the railroad bed was used for the new road and some of the railroad bridges were converted for cars — narrow, white-knuckle affairs that live on in memories, in ruins and in a span that’s recently been revived as a pedestrian and biking path.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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