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accelerating

verb

Definition of acceleratingnext
present participle of accelerate
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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3
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 Also, Johann Lurf’s Forever…Forever presents a vision of the cosmos in motion, with an ever-accelerating timelapse of the sun’s path filmed over 22 months. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 B’nai Brith has been warning for months that antisemitic violence is accelerating. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Huntington adding branches in the region, too Huntington has been rapidly accelerating across the region after announcing plans in 2024 to open 55 new branches across the Carolinas. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 Loro Piana keeps accelerating its range and exquisite materiality. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The war has severely restricted energy shipments from the Middle East, sending oil prices soaring and raising concerns about accelerating global inflation. — Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 Williams also credited collaboration between PAE SSP, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and industry partners for accelerating the program’s entry into the next phase. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026 Dedicated intake notes can separate triage, nursing and provider roles, reducing confusion and accelerating admission decisions. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 And on Wednesday, the Fed wielded it for the first time this year, raising rates by a quarter percentage point in a bid to slow down accelerating inflation. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
  1. increasing
  2. rushing
  3. expanding
  4. rising
  5. pushing
  6. boosting
  7. swelling
  8. hastening
Verb
  • This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The increasing frequency and unpredictability of Reuben’s hot flashes, including sleep disruptions from nighttime hot flashes, took a toll.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of increasing
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  • While some of these undertakings are pegged to the country's 250th anniversary, critics have long accused the president of rushing to memorialize himself out of fear that no one else will.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And their struggles rushing seemed to seep into the passing game, allowing the Bruins to focus on the aerial attack.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of rushing
Verb
  • Known for its expanding flosses, the company has been on a growth streak of late, growing its business 183 percent in three years and expanding its presence in key retailers like Target and Walmart.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Luckin’s senior management is considering expanding into the Gulf countries, Chairman David Li told CNBC in an exclusive interview on Monday.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanding
Verb
  • If voters support it, the plan would cost Florida’s local governments about $31 million in the first year, rising to $32 million and then $34 million in the two years after.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the next Resmed Global Sleep Survey shows the 39% partner-disruption figure rising or falling.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Minh Connors | Bloomberg | Getty Images Coming off the successful launch of its Muse AI agent, Meta is now pushing its new artificial intelligence service into the business world.
    — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • That visibility gives leaders the leverage to address the underlying constraints instead of asking teams to keep pushing against them.
    — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • Buybacks reduce the number of shares outstanding, increasing the ownership stake of remaining shareholders and, all else equal, boosting earnings per share.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The unit is also expected to focus on fewer products and push more resource into boosting iPlayer.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of boosting
Verb
  • Then there’s the burgeoning labor force, a result of the population swelling after a decline in infant mortality and increase in fertility rates, yielding a cohort of young people, many of whom speak English.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When natural drainage slows, fluid pools in tissues and causes swelling, puffiness and discomfort.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of swelling
Verb
  • Euthanasia, which is not legal in the United States, occurs when someone other than the patient administers medication with the intent of hastening the patient’s death, the journal states.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At heart Koosha appeared to be engaged in hastening the end-of-cinema moment Damon was predicting — and with the very source material supposedly staving it off.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
Definition of hastening

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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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