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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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
For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Such a tool could help experts grapple with the accelerating pace and volume of mathematical research.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
In Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times, a factory worker struggles to keep pace with an ever-accelerating assembly line—until the machine swallows him whole.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Palisades had plenty of power, got up and had no problem accelerating in traffic or on the highway.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
If successful, this could lead to ultra-high-efficiency panels that produce significantly more electricity from the same amount of sunlight, drastically accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuels.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Rather than gradually building speed, the system emphasizes instant response, allowing riders to tap into the bike’s higher output for short bursts – whether accelerating away from a stop, tackling uneven terrain or simply adding a more dynamic feel to the ride.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
This backlog underscores Patel’s assertion about the accelerating threat.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
By accelerating digitization, lowering costs and expanding creative freedom, AI allows filmmakers to visualize concepts faster and experiment more boldly.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Such a tool could help experts grapple with the accelerating pace and volume of mathematical research.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
In Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times, a factory worker struggles to keep pace with an ever-accelerating assembly line—until the machine swallows him whole.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
The Palisades had plenty of power, got up and had no problem accelerating in traffic or on the highway.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
If successful, this could lead to ultra-high-efficiency panels that produce significantly more electricity from the same amount of sunlight, drastically accelerating the global transition away from fossil fuels.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Rather than gradually building speed, the system emphasizes instant response, allowing riders to tap into the bike’s higher output for short bursts – whether accelerating away from a stop, tackling uneven terrain or simply adding a more dynamic feel to the ride.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
This backlog underscores Patel’s assertion about the accelerating threat.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
By accelerating digitization, lowering costs and expanding creative freedom, AI allows filmmakers to visualize concepts faster and experiment more boldly.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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The rapid melting is also increasing avalanche activity in unusual places.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet an increasing number of endurance athletes are taking on these longer ultramarathons.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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Umanmielen and Jones will provide the primary depth in a pass-rushing rotation.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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If romance is in play, state needs without rushing labels, while honoring friendships and professional ties with equal care.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rollout will start in Charlotte before expanding to Chicago and Milwaukee.—
Chase Jordan
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tensions are rising nationally as the military operation in Iran continues and ICE officers appear in airports.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Carr acknowledged the rising cost and sometimes inconvenient nature of sports streaming are frustrating fans, arguing the drawbacks ultimately outweigh the benefits.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In past years, pushing issues to the next meeting had been a tool the NFL used to win the day because the May meeting allowed league personnel to lobby owners in favor of their measures, knowing coaches and general managers would not attend that next meeting.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The streamer’s head of content for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Angela Jain, speaking at the Series Mania TV festival on Wednesday, said Disney+ would be boosting regional production across Europe.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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There’s also the Bluetooth pairing button, a stereo pairing button, and a toggle for the bass-boosting Outdoor Mode.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Airport conditions have become increasingly unpredictable with swelling crowds seen in major hubs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Grasses went the opposite way, swelling the endosperm to such an extreme that the embryo looks like an afterthought, a bundle squashed into one end of the seed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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More importantly, the romance of the blockade seems to have darkened the German public’s opinion of the coal industry, hastening the nation’s green transition.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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There were also suggestions that players not in Pereira’s first-choice XI felt detached from the first team, hastening the rise of discontent.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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