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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
By building the infrastructure, visibility and global connections that African women filmmakers need to succeed, WIF LA and WIFT Africa are accelerating both cultural diplomacy and an equitable, sustainable industry for generations to come.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The Gulf’s largest sovereign wealth funds more than quadrupled their private credit exposure between 2021 and 2025 — to $80 billion — with investment accelerating over the past two years, according to data from Global SWF.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Denim has been the top category for GLP-1 users, according to the company’s data, with the rate of users buying smaller waist sizes of jeans accelerating since early 2025.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Lowering the cost of care for families The United States now spends more than $5 trillion a year on health care, and costs are accelerating.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
In fact, Zhe Zhu, the study's lead author, said that, despite the overall brightening visible in the satellite images, the world's dimming areas are actually increasing in size at an accelerating pace.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Revenue grew 3% in her first year, then 4% in 2025 and growth is now accelerating.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The globe is already warming at an accelerating rate, and an intense El Niño would speed that up even faster, at least for a few years.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
These dynamics are accelerating structural change across the sector.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
The Gulf’s largest sovereign wealth funds more than quadrupled their private credit exposure between 2021 and 2025 — to $80 billion — with investment accelerating over the past two years, according to data from Global SWF.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Denim has been the top category for GLP-1 users, according to the company’s data, with the rate of users buying smaller waist sizes of jeans accelerating since early 2025.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Lowering the cost of care for families The United States now spends more than $5 trillion a year on health care, and costs are accelerating.
—Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
In fact, Zhe Zhu, the study's lead author, said that, despite the overall brightening visible in the satellite images, the world's dimming areas are actually increasing in size at an accelerating pace.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Revenue grew 3% in her first year, then 4% in 2025 and growth is now accelerating.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The globe is already warming at an accelerating rate, and an intense El Niño would speed that up even faster, at least for a few years.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
These dynamics are accelerating structural change across the sector.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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The investigation comes amid increasing federal scrutiny of the amount of money fans are paying to watch sports on television.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even as Silicon Valley continues to generate extraordinary wealth and innovation, the system supporting that success is under increasing pressure.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Zookeepers are not rushing to put them together.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The group then sprang into action, rushing to pull them from the burning vehicle and extinguish the flames.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mantello’s production actually frees the play from its own time, expanding its vista.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Murillo said the Mining Arc later became a financial lifeline for the Venezuelan regime as oil revenues collapsed, with gold extraction expanding rapidly under opaque arrangements involving state players and armed groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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On his goal, Thomas swooped into the middle lane to dust McTavish and receive a slick feed from Broberg that sent him toward a vulnerable Dostál with speed for a rising shot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Will the retirement age keep rising?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hmmm, let’s see… oh, yes, Kawhi Leonard famously did this once, pushing his way out of San Antonio.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Faster decision-making, greater policy coherence, and a better chance of pushing difficult reforms at a pivotal moment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The long-standing organization dedicated to boosting Downtown Pittsburgh severed ties last month with its executive director, John Valentine, after an investigation found the organization lacked all financial controls.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line All said, fibermaxxing is putting the gut-boosting nutrient in the spotlight at long last, and for good reason.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is largely due to how bodily fluids behave and realign in microgravity, which frequently causes swelling in the nasal passages.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ice rollers and cryo tools are best for reducing puffiness, calming inflammation and easing morning swelling by temporarily constricting blood vessels.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The shooting down of an Iranian passenger jet, with 290 people aboard, by missiles fired from the USS Vincennes forces in July 1988 was seen as hastening Iran’s acceptance of the cease-fire deal.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 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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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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