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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2
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
Jinga told Sourcing Journal Dexory will place a specific onus on accelerating DexoryView’s development.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Dark energy, which is responsible for the universe’s accelerating expansion, makes up the vast majority.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
And the Defense Department is accelerating its effort to stockpile $1 billion worth of critical minerals, according to the Financial Times.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Kenya’s two largest banks are accelerating plans to launch in Ethiopia in their bid to capitalize on Addis Ababa’s economic liberalization, even as a new World Bank report highlighted major challenges faced by telecoms giant Safaricom in its expansion in the country.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Swart also blamed major social-media platforms for monetizing outrage and accelerating polarization.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Similar dramas are playing out at immigration courts across the country, accelerating since early July, when ICE began opposing bond for anyone detained regardless of their circumstances.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
With Kumar’s leadership, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are learning how to operate with the same sophistication as large enterprises by reducing costs, improving service levels, and accelerating growth.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
This work includes fulfilling Secretary Duffy’s goals of accelerating the hiring of air traffic controllers and modernizing our air traffic control system.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Dark energy, which is responsible for the universe’s accelerating expansion, makes up the vast majority.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
And the Defense Department is accelerating its effort to stockpile $1 billion worth of critical minerals, according to the Financial Times.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Kenya’s two largest banks are accelerating plans to launch in Ethiopia in their bid to capitalize on Addis Ababa’s economic liberalization, even as a new World Bank report highlighted major challenges faced by telecoms giant Safaricom in its expansion in the country.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Swart also blamed major social-media platforms for monetizing outrage and accelerating polarization.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Similar dramas are playing out at immigration courts across the country, accelerating since early July, when ICE began opposing bond for anyone detained regardless of their circumstances.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
With Kumar’s leadership, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are learning how to operate with the same sophistication as large enterprises by reducing costs, improving service levels, and accelerating growth.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
This work includes fulfilling Secretary Duffy’s goals of accelerating the hiring of air traffic controllers and modernizing our air traffic control system.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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Ending the war will offer the Israeli leader relief from daily headlines of IDF casualties, strained reservist forces, increasing international isolation and severe economic damage – heavy burdens for electoral campaigns.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wealth, in the view of an increasing cohort of affluent individuals, is more than money.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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To respond, Benbrook quarterback Brennan Barton notched a clutch two yard rushing score facing fourth down.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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As a duo, Dart and Skattebo became the first two Giants rookies to tally rushing scores in the same game since Larry Heater and Leon Perry in Week 10 of the 1980 season against the Dallas Cowboys.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Building or expanding power plants to generate that much electricity on Altman’s timetable indeed seems almost inconceivable.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wealthier Americans have been assisted by rising house values, lucrative stock market returns and favorable credit, while lower- and middle-income buyers have faced tighter budgets and been hit hard by rising inflation.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two luxury condominium towers rising to 412 feet and 453 feet.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rice arrived in the summer of 2023 as a multifaceted midfielder who spent most of his first six months at Arsenal playing as a No 6, before pushing up into a more box-to-box role in the second half of 2023-24.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Elon Musk, Tesla CEO and the richest person on the planet, has single-handedly been one of most influential leaders in pushing for 21st-century space accessibility.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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These cells, known as hematopoietic stem cells, are the body’s building blocks for every type of blood cell, from oxygen-carrying red cells to immune-boosting white cells.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Save 30% with this earnings-boosting bundle of our top courses.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The country’s declining birthrate means a shrinking workforce saddled with supporting a swelling elderly population.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Apply it for 10 minutes to numb the itch and reduce swelling.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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African nations are hastening to restrict the export of key metals, hoping to generate domestic jobs and revenue.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 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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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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