ACCELERATION Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

acceleration

noun

Definition of acceleration

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 In stark contrast, the black crown evokes a car tire twisting under acceleration. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 July 2026 Drivers and pedestrians can be taken aback by e-cyclists’ rapid acceleration. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 The acceleration of technology has been a boon for the world of history, creating new ways to reach audiences hungry to learn more about the past. — Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acceleration

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Plus, new members of this meat service can get 15% off their first order, and select states get free flat-rate shipping on orders of $125 or more.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The 2026 tournament has the highest rate of goals per match in decades and is the first in World Cup history to have scored more than 200 goals (with two dozen matches still left to play).

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Definition of rate

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England fans accustomed to the relentless pace of the Premier League have loudly booed hydration breaks at the World Cup, but Thomas Tuchel’s side benefited from them after going down early in a comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Tucked along Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Beach offers travelers a refreshing take on the Sunshine State—one defined less by high-rises and crowds and more by wide, uncrowded beaches and a distinctly relaxed pace.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of pace

Noun

The Beltline allows only Class 1 or 2 e-bikes and speeds of only up to 15 mph.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Pfendler appears to have broken both the previous women's speed record as well as the men's speed record, according to records maintained by Ocean Rowing Society International, which adjudicates ocean-rowing achievements for Guinness World Records.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of speed

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The underwater navigation itself is also power-hungry, as the robot has to rely on inertial sensors and acoustic Doppler velocity logging to track its position, since satellite navigation is useless once it's submerged.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
Gage’s velocity noticeably declined towards the tail end of his outing.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

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