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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
This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 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
Token Demand Surges Even As Prices Fall The market for tokens is huge and growing — but that growth reflects demand accelerating as prices plunge.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
My focus is on accelerating the revenue engine the team has built to put Radial at the forefront of our industry’s transformation.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 June 2026
Immigration courts in South Florida appear to be accelerating the scheduling of hearings, a move that is creating fear and uncertainty among many immigrants and their attorneys.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The car was accelerating at about 50 mph and had gone about 1,000 feet when Huffman jumped out of the moving vehicle, police said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The most consequential deployment of AI in American health care today has nothing to do with diagnosing cancer, predicting heart attacks, or accelerating drug discovery.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
In 1964 the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe won the GT class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Dan Gurney and Bob Bondurant, and incredibly the Cobra 427 S/C was the fastest accelerating production car in the world from 1965 for 21 years to 1986.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2026
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 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
Token Demand Surges Even As Prices Fall The market for tokens is huge and growing — but that growth reflects demand accelerating as prices plunge.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
My focus is on accelerating the revenue engine the team has built to put Radial at the forefront of our industry’s transformation.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 June 2026
Immigration courts in South Florida appear to be accelerating the scheduling of hearings, a move that is creating fear and uncertainty among many immigrants and their attorneys.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The car was accelerating at about 50 mph and had gone about 1,000 feet when Huffman jumped out of the moving vehicle, police said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
The most consequential deployment of AI in American health care today has nothing to do with diagnosing cancer, predicting heart attacks, or accelerating drug discovery.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
In 1964 the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe won the GT class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driven by Dan Gurney and Bob Bondurant, and incredibly the Cobra 427 S/C was the fastest accelerating production car in the world from 1965 for 21 years to 1986.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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There was a flurry of excitement; groups of people carrying bottles of sparkling wine were rushing down to the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Throw in the signing of dual threat quarterback Malik Willis with the drafting of mauling offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor as well as Will Kacmarek, arguably the best blocking tight end of the 2026 class, and all signs point to the Dolphins having an elite rushing attack for quite some time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Educational institutions, workforce agencies, employers, libraries, and community organizations each play an important role in expanding access to these capabilities.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This year’s rodeo, held on August 7 and 8, is moving to the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee to accommodate rising attendance.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Early arrivals bring rising excitement While airports have not yet seen the largest crowds expected for the tournament, excitement is already building among fans who have arrived early.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Airbus Helicopters has revealed a new autonomous aircraft based on its popular H145 platform, pushing the company deeper into the growing market for large uncrewed rotorcraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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In practice, staff can keep administrative windows or sensitive data securely on their side while pushing relevant content – like check-in forms, digital signatures, or purchase breakdowns – directly to the client.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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South Florida, often deemed the epicenter of the cosmetic surgery industry in the United States, has hundreds of clinics, and influencers boosting them, that attract thousands of patients every year.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Running is one of the most accessible forms of fitness, and the science behind its mood-boosting effects is well established.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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The production carried a sense of scale, swelling with orchestral weight and emotional lift, framing the tournament as something larger than sport.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The eclipse will pass over Galicia and then the Balearic Islands in Spain as sunset approaches, hastening the transition from day to night, according to the Spanish Scientific and Advisory Committee for the Trio of Eclipses.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Blended, the weakest of the three, underperformed at the box office, hastening Sandler’s seemingly permanent move to making Netflix comedies.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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