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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in rushing
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 expanding
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 accelerating
In response, Russia pivoted towards eastward to China again, signing the Power of Siberia Pipeline, and then accelerating the development of payment systems like Mir and System for Transfer of Financial Messages (SPFS) to circumvent Western financial systems.
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Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The accelerating crisis in cultural criticism?
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
To mitigate the impact, the government has announced some countermeasures, including suspending import duties on raw materials and accelerating trade talks to diversify export markets.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Then in the 1990s, a surprising collection of data indicated that the Universe’s expansion was accelerating, a discovery that revived the cosmological constant.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Being able to really quickly identify what is on people's minds, what is really blocking or accelerating in the workforce, and to be able to do that, both at a very macro and micro level in real time, that opens up a deeper level understanding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
College football’s premier event is accelerating toward Miami.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Hiring surged in March, blowing past economists' expectations and accelerating job growth from the previous month, government data last week showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Earl Carr, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
If the slow-burn romances between Jim and Pam and, eventually, Dwight and Angela gave the original series heart, The Paper establishes several workplace pairings immediately and plainly, accelerating their advancement.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The accelerating crisis in cultural criticism?
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
To mitigate the impact, the government has announced some countermeasures, including suspending import duties on raw materials and accelerating trade talks to diversify export markets.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Then in the 1990s, a surprising collection of data indicated that the Universe’s expansion was accelerating, a discovery that revived the cosmological constant.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Being able to really quickly identify what is on people's minds, what is really blocking or accelerating in the workforce, and to be able to do that, both at a very macro and micro level in real time, that opens up a deeper level understanding.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
College football’s premier event is accelerating toward Miami.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Hiring surged in March, blowing past economists' expectations and accelerating job growth from the previous month, government data last week showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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The materials also mold to your feet over time, increasing their comfort and personalizing their fit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Platte County, population growth also contributes to the increasing demand for real estate.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mahomes led the Chiefs in rushing.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wiley led the Panthers with 80 yards rushing and a touchdown.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Student Experience and Programming — expanding academic programs such as the Capstone Design, the Flowers Invention Studio, and the Student Competition Center by supporting faculty mentors and students.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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France, which plans to recognize a Palestinian state this month at the United Nations, also voiced its opposition to Israel expanding operations in Gaza.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But economic uncertainty has brought challenges to the industry, as employers struggle to hire and retain workers and combat inflation and rising material costs.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Her memoir, published by Simon & Schuster in August 2022, details her mother’s narcissism and abuse amid that rising child stardom.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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But for now, the star is a huge piece of the Yankees' roster that's pushing for an American League East title and potentially a World Series championship.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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But these adaptations may not be enough, as climate change and prolonged drought are pushing animals’ limits.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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According to Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, the policies show that Washington remains committed to preventing China from boosting its local chip production capacity and cultivating its local know-how and talent.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Implementing mindfulness and cognitive behavioral strategies also plays a role in boosting mental health.—
John Pierce,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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With 2025 on track to bring more threats against members of Congress than any year in history, law enforcement agencies are bracing for a volatile era defined by surging political violence, swelling protest movements and a more muscular federal role in local communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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An abdominal brace can help support the muscled and compress the area to reduce swelling.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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They could also be set to task curing disease, discovering new technologies, and hastening the global transition to a green economy, according to their most optimistic proponents.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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In the holocaust of the South Bronx, lighting a match could seem like just hastening the inevitable.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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