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
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.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The findings could make solar tower technology more efficient and commercially viable, accelerating the shift toward cleaner energy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Frankel, president of Aldo Product Services and current vice chair of the Two Ten Board of Directors, has been a longstanding advocate for accelerating women’s leadership in the industry.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Sangster International Airport has already closed, stranding travelers and accelerating departures.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The open-source project has been used by millions of scientists in more than 190 countries, accelerating research into diseases previously considered intractable.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.
—semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Difficulty accelerating, misfiring, shuttering, and rough idling can indicate bad gasoline.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Rather, CFOs are increasingly looked to as growth drivers, responsible for accelerating the top line while protecting the bottom line.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 17 Oct. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
The findings could make solar tower technology more efficient and commercially viable, accelerating the shift toward cleaner energy.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Jonathan Frankel, president of Aldo Product Services and current vice chair of the Two Ten Board of Directors, has been a longstanding advocate for accelerating women’s leadership in the industry.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Sangster International Airport has already closed, stranding travelers and accelerating departures.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The open-source project has been used by millions of scientists in more than 190 countries, accelerating research into diseases previously considered intractable.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.
—semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Difficulty accelerating, misfiring, shuttering, and rough idling can indicate bad gasoline.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Rather, CFOs are increasingly looked to as growth drivers, responsible for accelerating the top line while protecting the bottom line.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Diego Pavia’s Heisman Trophy campaign certainly wasn’t bolstered by a stat line of 149 total yards, one rushing touchdown and one interception.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thomas starred for the Vikings with 205 yards rushing on 16 carries and 3 TD runs of his own.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, Ohtani is likely to earn another MVP award, adding to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Environmental advocates question the need for expanding fossil fuel resources a time when greenhouse gases from those fuels are worsening climate change.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Starbucks has struggled in recent years, along with other Western companies that have lost ground to local rivals amid rising nationalism and reluctance to pay premiums for foreign brands.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Flocks of snow buntings skitter across the sand, rising in confetti clouds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The contestants then had to compete in a physically taxing challenge that involved pushing a heavy cart along a bumpy path, stacking sand bags, climbing ladders, knocking discs off poles, and then finally knocking down four bamboo targets.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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His 7-track debut EP, Humilde, released in May, showcases his boundary-pushing style.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Virk has so far played a key role in driving momentum in the US, transforming it into Vestiaire Collective’s largest market, which she will be tasked with furthering while boosting brand awareness.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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Advocates for rent reporting, from nonprofits to members of Congress, have touted it as a way for those with thin or non-existent credit files to start building or boosting their creditworthiness.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The drug can be taken at home and does not cause swelling or bleeding in the brain, which often comes with monoclonal antibody treatment.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Their venom Is not considered dangerous to humans, although a bite would likely be painful and cause swelling similar to that of a wasp sting.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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