ACCELERATING Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

accelerating

verb

present participle of accelerate

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 Australia is accelerating efforts to protect frontline troops from the growing threat of small drones, awarding a contract to defense technology firm OpenWorks under the Australian Defence Force’s Land 156 counter-drone program. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026 ReelShort is accelerating its Southeast Asia expansion with a new strategic partnership with Philippine telecommunications giant Globe, even as founder and CEO Joey Jia says the future of the company extends far beyond microdramas. —

Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 June 2026 Endorsement deals are accelerating that mainstream shift. —

Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Together, this combination has created a wave of innovation that is only accelerating with the dawn of AI capabilities. —

Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Denim Deal recently launch of the India Denim Deal Hub, a joint initiative with Global Alliance For Textile Sustainability Council (GATS) and Enviu Textiles focused on accelerating circularity in the Indian denim industry. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 Last month, the Wie Suite, a membership community for female leaders, hosted its first destination event, a convening of founders and C-level executives at Miraval Resorts in the Berkshires aimed at accelerating their next chapter. —

Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 June 2026 Increasing appreciation and awareness of America's grasslands is key to accelerating conservation action, according to the coalition. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 June 2026 She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus. —

Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

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In the study, which analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health collected between 2021 and 2024, researchers say that despite numerous state-level bans on kratom across the nation, its use is at an all-time high and is increasing.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
These whales face increasing threats from climate change and human activity.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2026