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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
Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
That was when Disney/ABC executives spoke with Kimmel and decided to preempt the show indefinitely – in hopes of protecting Kimmel and the Disney brand from accelerating the controversy.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Logistically accelerating techno-economic interactivity crumbles social order in auto-sophisticating machine runaway.
—James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Trade tensions between the United States and China have eased for now, but the technology race is accelerating.
—Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Palantir's government business also remains strong, with revenue accelerating to 66% year over year in the fourth quarter.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The United States is rapidly accelerating toward a definitive tipping point in its financial history, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) wrote in response to the latest 10-year outlook from the Congressional Budget Office.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
In the fourth quarter, revenues in the region were up 11 percent at constant currency, accelerating on the previous quarter, despite a challenging comparable base.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
That was when Disney/ABC executives spoke with Kimmel and decided to preempt the show indefinitely – in hopes of protecting Kimmel and the Disney brand from accelerating the controversy.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Logistically accelerating techno-economic interactivity crumbles social order in auto-sophisticating machine runaway.
—James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Trade tensions between the United States and China have eased for now, but the technology race is accelerating.
—Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Palantir's government business also remains strong, with revenue accelerating to 66% year over year in the fourth quarter.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The United States is rapidly accelerating toward a definitive tipping point in its financial history, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) wrote in response to the latest 10-year outlook from the Congressional Budget Office.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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Fresh concrete is visible at both the western and eastern entrances, increasing protection that could help shield the facility from potential airstrikes, alongside trucks and other construction equipment at the site.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Coupled with large reductions to downtown trophy buildings and ever-increasing tax levies from local governments, bills that landed late last year enraged many homeowners.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even as other European countries are rushing to foster relations with Beijing, the Lithuanians intend to stick with the Americans.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the footage, aired by CNN affiliate WJAR, players from both teams are seen taking cover as at least a dozen shots are fired, with players and coaches rushing for the gates leading out of the rink’s benches.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The galaxies will dissociate and disappear, leaving only isolated masses expanding away from one another, with no energy left to extract.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The hotel recently joined Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as part of the Trademark Collection, expanding its global reach while maintaining its independent spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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For example, rising temperatures have direct harms on health by increasing risk of dehydration and causing more stress on the heart.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now firmly established as both a premier service destination and a rising industry hub, Morocco is looking outward, fielding major delegations at platforms such as Venice Production Bridge and this year’s EFM to connect a new generation of filmmakers directly to the global market.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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During ultra-fast impacts, the metal’s atoms oscillate so vigorously that these physically obstruct the path of deformation, pushing back against the incoming force.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Just as the Dow Jones Industrial Average neared the 50,000 milestone in early January, a producer called to interview me about what was pushing stocks higher.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Texas agriculture commissioner's sole mission is to advocate for the state's agriculture industry, including boosting the economy.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The council’s Rules Committee praised the proposal, which was presented by Councilmember Raul Campillo, for its goal of boosting transparency and avoiding resident sticker shock.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The League of Nations is struggling for legitimacy as Germany and Japan withdraw, driven by swelling imperial ambitions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pohlad specifically mentioned the 2023 trade deadline — the Twins were in first place by a slim margin but essentially stood pat — and the 2023 offseason when ownership slashed payroll in response to the team’s swelling debt.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Andy Jassy’s tenure as Amazon’s CEO has been defined by the company’s ability to cut costs across the business, all while hastening delivery speeds and optimizing inventory placement across the supply chain.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Smith suggested that public criticism of Clark had played a role in hastening his death.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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