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as in increases
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in rushes
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 expands
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 accelerates
Willis said the city should examine several scenarios, including the cost of repairing City Hall, the land’s value as redevelopment accelerates around the convention center and the broader trajectory of downtown.
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Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
This is especially important after age 65, which is when muscle loss accelerates, Zinn says.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
El Pollo Loco plans 18 to 20 new restaurants in 2026, with most openings outside California as the Costa Mesa chain accelerates its national expansion.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Understandably, people wonder what humans can still do better as AI accelerates.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Once a turtle slows, the growth accelerates.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
For professionals who regularly build client decks, sales presentations, or classroom materials, PowerPresent reduces formatting time and accelerates slide production without requiring advanced design skills.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
As the aircraft accelerates forward, the wings begin generating lift.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
This is especially important after age 65, which is when muscle loss accelerates, Zinn says.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
El Pollo Loco plans 18 to 20 new restaurants in 2026, with most openings outside California as the Costa Mesa chain accelerates its national expansion.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Understandably, people wonder what humans can still do better as AI accelerates.
—Elan Gepner-Dales, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Once a turtle slows, the growth accelerates.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
For professionals who regularly build client decks, sales presentations, or classroom materials, PowerPresent reduces formatting time and accelerates slide production without requiring advanced design skills.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
As the aircraft accelerates forward, the wings begin generating lift.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerates
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The sequel significantly expands the scope of the original film’s story, moving from a single deadly night with one family into a much larger and more dangerous world of power-hungry rivals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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The darkly satiric film expands to LA, SF, and DC next week and nationwide throughout April.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those RMDs don’t care whether the market is down or whether pulling money pushes you into a higher bracket.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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That pressure pushes down on the air underneath it, compressing and heating it.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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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,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Advanced tier is perfect for mid-level and large companies, which further augments your accounting department with Excel data sync capabilities along with backup and restore functionality.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the sleek mansions lining much of California’s shoreline, this unassuming house has always felt like something out of a fisherman’s tale—shrouded in salt spray as swells crash against the rocks below.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cocoa Beach is Florida’s ultimate surf-and-sand playground with six miles of golden sand, Atlantic swells for every skill level, and rocket launches visible on the horizon.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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This hastens the design process and allows engineers to trial different solutions to problems in a faster, cheaper way.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Nov. 2025
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But some experts warn that what’s happening in Hatteras could be a glimpse of what’s to come in other coastal areas as climate change fuels more powerful storms and hastens erosion.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Accelerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerates. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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