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
Fresh inflation data this week showed a slight acceleration of price increases, but inflation remains near its lowest level since 2021.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2025
The rate acceleration doesn’t appear to be sustainable, particularly if supply chain imbalances occur closer to the tariff deadlines and demand for cargo falls off again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.1%, a slight acceleration after holding steady in March.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The tires—in effect, grooved slicks—allow for improved lateral acceleration but also the ability to consistently put the four-figure horsepower down to the asphalt.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 June 2025
The rate acceleration doesn’t appear to be sustainable, particularly if supply chain imbalances occur closer to the tariff deadlines and demand for cargo falls off again.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.1%, a slight acceleration after holding steady in March.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The tires—in effect, grooved slicks—allow for improved lateral acceleration but also the ability to consistently put the four-figure horsepower down to the asphalt.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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Israel says its missile defense success rate stands at greater than 90% against Iran's attacks in the ongoing aerial war.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Things to watch are already 9th in bullpen innings, middle to slightly bottom of the pack in K and BB rates.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The pace was slow early, with each wrestler exchanging holds, including AJ Lee’s Black Widow from CM Punk.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
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
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As the usage of artificial intelligence — benign and adversarial — increases at breakneck speed, more cases of potentially harmful responses are being uncovered.—
Neha Hegde,
CNBC,
22 June 2025
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More deception tactics were used, Caine said, and support aircraft pushed out in front of the main strike group at a high altitude and speed to sweep for enemy fighters and surface-to-air missile threats.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Only five pitchers have higher average fastball velocity, and all of them are short relievers.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Abbott looks like a regular Joe, and his average fastball velocity of 92.2 mph is in just the 19th percentile in baseball.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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