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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
Be sure to stop by the inhalation salt chamber that accelerates skin cell rejuvenation, reduces stress, and promotes better sleep.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
AlphaFold considerably accelerates that process.
—Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Microsoft Touchscreen Laptop Deal The Microsoft Surface laptop accelerates productivity by packing a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor with a rapid NPU for native AI acceleration.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
And the situation will likely worsen as climate change accelerates and further dries out the West, with recent studies suggesting the river will provide 10% to 45% less water by 2050.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
For renovation projects especially, this kind of automation accelerates the entire AEC workflow.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
General Hypersonics’ ram accelerator technology accelerates payloads through a reusable launch tube powered by clean combustible gases — eliminating the need for a first-stage rocket booster and toxic propellants.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
The years surrounding menopause are particularly critical because the drop in estrogen accelerates bone breakdown.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Another argument is that using autonomous AI accelerates progress and helps address urgent challenges like climate change.
—Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
AlphaFold considerably accelerates that process.
—Jessica Melugin, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Microsoft Touchscreen Laptop Deal The Microsoft Surface laptop accelerates productivity by packing a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor with a rapid NPU for native AI acceleration.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
And the situation will likely worsen as climate change accelerates and further dries out the West, with recent studies suggesting the river will provide 10% to 45% less water by 2050.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
For renovation projects especially, this kind of automation accelerates the entire AEC workflow.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
General Hypersonics’ ram accelerator technology accelerates payloads through a reusable launch tube powered by clean combustible gases — eliminating the need for a first-stage rocket booster and toxic propellants.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
The years surrounding menopause are particularly critical because the drop in estrogen accelerates bone breakdown.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Another argument is that using autonomous AI accelerates progress and helps address urgent challenges like climate change.
—Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerates
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That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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After Amanda rushes off the stage in tears and decamps to her dressing room, West declines to go after her, sitting around onstage like a deer in headlights.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Preston is a shifty and fast skater who can attack inside ice laterally but can also play out wide and burn for odd-man rushes, and excelled after moving to his off-wing (left wing) in Vancouver, going east-west more on his forehand.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The film expands Haig’s play and includes additional characters and sequences, including the actual D-day invasion.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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The Aries Moon pushes your mind toward bigger plans, but your best move may be stepping away long enough to feel what is true.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Even if a possible outbreak pushes up prices, the changes would be incremental rather than a sudden jump like the price of eggs during the bird flu outbreak.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Teams must understand that AI augments rather than replaces expertise.—
Hope Frank,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That turns the chatbot from a substitute for care into something that augments the therapeutic alliance between you and your care team.—
Sudheesha Perera,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Summer has already kicked off with beefy surf up and down the coastline, with moderate southern hemisphere swells bringing waves in the 3-to 5-foot range at many spots the past week.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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The beach town swells with visitors in the summer, though surfers flock here any time of year for the classic surf break Plage de Lafitenia and big waves surf spot Belharra.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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As Wembanyama garners worldwide attention, arriving right at Tatum and Silver’s New York doorstep in a moment that could change the sport, the NBA’s desire to expand hastens.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Hilling hastens germination and promotes faster growth, as well as improving soil drainage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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“Accelerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerates. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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