as in rate
an increasing in speed or rate of occurrence
Experts predict a steady acceleration in economic growth over the next two years.
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Recent Examples of acceleration
The newest version of the iconic sports car is the latest model to adopt a hybrid powertrain, a change that has resulted in more power and better acceleration than ever before.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The upgraded exhaust system is a delight, burbling happily at idle, accompanying acceleration with a happy snort.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With the cruise control activated, I-See handles the gear selection, acceleration, engine braking, and coasting to minimize fuel consumption.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Quinn said a whole shift started happening at the company right before COVID-19, and the last five years have seen an acceleration of that strategy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The upgraded exhaust system is a delight, burbling happily at idle, accompanying acceleration with a happy snort.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
With the cruise control activated, I-See handles the gear selection, acceleration, engine braking, and coasting to minimize fuel consumption.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Quinn said a whole shift started happening at the company right before COVID-19, and the last five years have seen an acceleration of that strategy.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Kansas City, a K5 robot named Marshall helped lower crime rates at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in the Southeast portion of the city, according to multiple television reports last summer.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, July showed a resumption of hiring as visibility began to improve, and consensus expectations are for a similar pace of monthly hiring over the balance of the year.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even so, compared with a human who can work a full day with breaks, today’s humanoids require frequent charging or battery swaps to keep pace.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the Canon Color imageClass MF753Cdw printer cuts through busy days with fast speeds, customizable controls, and easy Wi-Fi setup, now $168 off for a powerhouse office upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa went well enough (2 1/3 innings/38 pitches), and the club has also seen an uptick in velocity.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a post on X on Tuesday, Berardelli said the wind shear—meaning a rapid change in wind velocity or direction—was a reason why the Atlantic should remain quiet for the next 10 days.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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