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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
And with the rise of artificial intelligence, generative science is accelerating extraordinary solutions — from mapping geothermal resources underground to discovering novel methods of energy storage.
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Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Wells also added Capital One to the list, citing monthly credit and accelerating buybacks as catalysts.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
But in reality, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says, there are thousands of jobs for young people, thanks to an accelerating boom in data centers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The 1,914 hp Nevera is currently the world’s fastest-accelerating production car.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Hybrids and traditional gasoline models are still widely available, often at lower prices, which keeps new EV adoption from accelerating more quickly.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Although the storm is moving northwestward at just under 5 mph, it's expected to turn northward before accelerating northeastward early next week.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Climate scientist Johan Rockström, speaking at a science briefing that opened the summit, warned that warming appears to be accelerating.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The store is seeking to enter a new phase of growth by retrenching its retail leadership in France while accelerating its global ambitions across both flagship locations and digital platforms.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Wells also added Capital One to the list, citing monthly credit and accelerating buybacks as catalysts.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
But in reality, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says, there are thousands of jobs for young people, thanks to an accelerating boom in data centers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The 1,914 hp Nevera is currently the world’s fastest-accelerating production car.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Hybrids and traditional gasoline models are still widely available, often at lower prices, which keeps new EV adoption from accelerating more quickly.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Although the storm is moving northwestward at just under 5 mph, it's expected to turn northward before accelerating northeastward early next week.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Climate scientist Johan Rockström, speaking at a science briefing that opened the summit, warned that warming appears to be accelerating.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The store is seeking to enter a new phase of growth by retrenching its retail leadership in France while accelerating its global ambitions across both flagship locations and digital platforms.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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The two have combined for 594 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns through the Hurricanes’ first four games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hubbard broke out in a major way last season, rushing for 1,195 yards in 2024 with 11 total touchdowns on the year.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other southern Arizona wineries are expanding with new eateries and event spaces to attract more visitors.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, Meta is expanding those protections beyond Instagram.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The water system is in most urgent need of financial help, according to the IBA, largely due to the rising costs of buying water from the San Diego County Water Authority and the lack of regular rate hikes prior to 2023.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many in the state are already weathering crowded emergency rooms, rising air conditioning bills and vanishing opportunities to safely work or play outdoors.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Keeping his foot on the gas also means pushing ahead with reforms.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Undocumented immigrants are not legally eligible for the health subsidies Democrats are pushing for in the negotiations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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China’s dominance in electric vehicles is also boosting its robotics sector.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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These are figures and organizations who have been key to boosting the GOP agenda.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
30 Sep. 2025
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The next morning, though, the rains turned relentless, swelling the river near their home, the water rushing faster, faster.—
Michelle Boudin,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Complications from measles include ear infections, hearing loss, pneumonia, croup, diarrhea, blindness, and swelling of the brain, the CDC said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Salt absorbs moisture, thus hastening the drying process.—
Maurice H. Decker,
Outdoor Life,
17 Sep. 2025
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This not only proves fruitless, but the probes seem to be hastening the closing of the wormhole.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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