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
While Beijing has never disclosed the size of its nuclear arsenal, Chinese leader Xi Jinping last year ordered the acceleration of strategic deterrence force development, as the military conducted a rare test launch of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The rapid acceleration of prior plans further signals that Beijing is prioritizing the development of homemade chips in response to Washington’s curbs on its access to high-end technology.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Banks that delay modernization are facing a growing list of challenges, including:
• Explosion In Digital Transactions: The rapid acceleration of digital banking demands seamless, real-time processing.
—Rodrigo Silva, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Lauder cited the acceleration of the pace of business for the need to have a future vision.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The rapid acceleration of prior plans further signals that Beijing is prioritizing the development of homemade chips in response to Washington’s curbs on its access to high-end technology.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Banks that delay modernization are facing a growing list of challenges, including:
• Explosion In Digital Transactions: The rapid acceleration of digital banking demands seamless, real-time processing.
—Rodrigo Silva, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Lauder cited the acceleration of the pace of business for the need to have a future vision.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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In January, Overhaul projected a year-on-year cargo theft rate increase of 22 percent by the end of 2025.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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In early May, as tariff rates spiked, nearly 50 people joined the second meeting of the Pedal Builders Support Group, double the turnout of its inaugural call.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Lutnick echoed von der Leyen's comments in the Thursday Bloomberg TV interview, saying that the EU had picked up the pace of the negotiations in recent weeks, laying out the groundwork for an accord.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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There is also more pace in the new centre-back partnership of Griedge Mbock and Maelle Lakrar.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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On Sunday, the velocity on his four-seam fastball was down 1 mph.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Each role has been shaped by intense velocity, evolving technology, and relentless expectations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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