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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
The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The move comes amid rising demand for local asset servicing, with Saudi Arabia accelerating the development of its capital markets as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
GoDaddy's 2026 Most Entrepreneurial Cities report, produced for the first time in partnership with Zillow, found entrepreneurial growth accelerating across a broader and more geographically diverse mix of cities.
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Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In particular, the Samba Jane contributed to both in-store and online spendin growth accelerating for Adidas from April to May.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Starting in the late 1950s and accelerating in the 1970s, several states enacted laws that required a date label on certain foods.
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Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Riverso also sees innovation accelerating across the analytics landscape.
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Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Instead of taking months, now researchers can study the effects of different proteins much more quickly, substantially accelerating the drug development process.
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Jessica Melugin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
This decision will mean less investment in maintenance and repairs, accelerating the deterioration of the housing stock that millions of New Yorkers call home.
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Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The move comes amid rising demand for local asset servicing, with Saudi Arabia accelerating the development of its capital markets as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
GoDaddy's 2026 Most Entrepreneurial Cities report, produced for the first time in partnership with Zillow, found entrepreneurial growth accelerating across a broader and more geographically diverse mix of cities.
—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In particular, the Samba Jane contributed to both in-store and online spendin growth accelerating for Adidas from April to May.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Starting in the late 1950s and accelerating in the 1970s, several states enacted laws that required a date label on certain foods.
—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Riverso also sees innovation accelerating across the analytics landscape.
—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Instead of taking months, now researchers can study the effects of different proteins much more quickly, substantially accelerating the drug development process.
—
Jessica Melugin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
This decision will mean less investment in maintenance and repairs, accelerating the deterioration of the housing stock that millions of New Yorkers call home.
—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection opens wider as Jupiter arrives, expanding your inner world and asking for generous rest that renews focus.
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This diverse, global podcast journalism is vital for informing creators, advertisers, and the expanding audience, reflecting podcasting's evolving identity and widespread appeal.
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The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors, and most of the attendees were from Lake and Porter counties.
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By Saturday the official death toll had climbed past 1,400, with thousands injured and tens of thousands reported missing—figures the authorities acknowledged were still rising.
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The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
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Basically, the silicone cup creates suction around the area in question and you’re given a massage via pulling instead of pushing.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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QuEra’s machines operate using neutral atoms that are held in a grid by lasers, so raising the qubit count is largely a matter of boosting the laser capacity.
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However, due to swelling, Lasko still doesn’t have feeling in his lower half just yet.
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The pair were pushed into the body wherever swelling threatened a patient’s health, or exploration of an inner cavity was warranted.
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Around the world, innovative architects, scientists, and engineers are exploring building techniques and materials that can create places to live without hastening climate change.
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The consequences ranged from hobbling Reconstruction to hastening the end of the Ottoman Empire to poisonous deflation, and the blundering response by governments helped shape the modern world.
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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