1
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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2
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
Dark energy was introduced as a placeholder force to explain this accelerating expansion.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The expansion rate of the universe may be slowing down, rather than accelerating at an ever-growing rate, a potentially groundbreaking new study has hinted.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Court documents allege that Thompson reversed the truck several times before accelerating rapidly toward Coast Guard personnel who feared the vehicle could strike them or contain explosives.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Today, as the Owner and CEO of Alloy Personal Training Franchise, his vision has scaled from one Atlanta studio in 1992 to more than 330 franchises awarded worldwide—and the momentum is only accelerating.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Our digital and on-center marketing initiatives are accelerating sales momentum and engaging customers across a wider demographic spectrum.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Jefferies, in part, cited accelerating demand from hyperscalers for their call.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Kontoor Brands is raising its full year outlook to reflect stronger revenue and earnings growth, accelerating cash generation, and the scaling benefits from Project Jeanius—the company’s three-year plan to transform its global operating model—as well as enhance and optimize its supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Meta and others are engaged in an accelerating AI arms race that has some economists and investors fretting about a possible bubble and seeking reassurance that revenue growth can sustain the massive spending required.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The expansion rate of the universe may be slowing down, rather than accelerating at an ever-growing rate, a potentially groundbreaking new study has hinted.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Court documents allege that Thompson reversed the truck several times before accelerating rapidly toward Coast Guard personnel who feared the vehicle could strike them or contain explosives.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Today, as the Owner and CEO of Alloy Personal Training Franchise, his vision has scaled from one Atlanta studio in 1992 to more than 330 franchises awarded worldwide—and the momentum is only accelerating.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Our digital and on-center marketing initiatives are accelerating sales momentum and engaging customers across a wider demographic spectrum.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Jefferies, in part, cited accelerating demand from hyperscalers for their call.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Kontoor Brands is raising its full year outlook to reflect stronger revenue and earnings growth, accelerating cash generation, and the scaling benefits from Project Jeanius—the company’s three-year plan to transform its global operating model—as well as enhance and optimize its supply chain.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
Meta and others are engaged in an accelerating AI arms race that has some economists and investors fretting about a possible bubble and seeking reassurance that revenue growth can sustain the massive spending required.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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Many are pulling six-day work weeks with mandatory overtime, and increasing numbers have begun calling out as the financial strain and exhaustion mount.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The military is striking the boats at the same time the administration is applying increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Cyclones’ usually elite defense ranks 11th in the Big 12 in rushing defense, 10th in passing defense and 14th in sacks.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even so, the worries came rushing in.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The concept is expanding into practice in the state as a solution to regional food distribution challenges.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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There are trade-offs, of course—rising Obamacare premiums will harm people, too.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The partisan scramble was sparked by Trump pushing Texas and other Republican-majority states to redistrict to preserve the party’s majority in the House, prompting Democrats to launch their own efforts to push back.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stickers from The Good Patch include Nite Nite for better sleep, Think for boosting focus, and Rescue for hangovers.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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This would increase demand without boosting supply, which could worsen the cost-of-living problem at the heart of Americans’ frustrations with the economy.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Arthritis refers to swelling in the joints.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Already touting a 1-million-robot arsenal across its fulfillment network, Amazon is leaning into more robotics tech aimed at hastening warehouse tasks and facilitating faster deliveries.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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But in 2016, a bombshell study in Nature concluded that crumbling ice cliffs could trigger a runaway process of retreat, dramatically hastening the timeline.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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