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 The smaller footprint here makes the car much livelier, and the acceleration feels never-ending. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026 At the extreme, such acceleration in imaging can only become entangled with inertia. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 Investors have thus far had low patience for higher spending without significant revenue growth and acceleration, hence the after-hours stock tumble. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 After initially slow progress, mostly due to periods of low oil prices that delayed many investments in the fossil fuel-rich countries, the UAE and Saudi Arabia led an acceleration of the project in the 2020s. — Firmesk Rahim, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acceleration

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The success rate of players returning from a second Tommy John is not as high as those who have the procedure once, but the road back isn’t impossible.

— C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Today, with an imploded refi business and rates closing in on 7%, the AI mortgage company’s market value stands at just $300 million.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of rate

Noun

For example, someone who is comfortable walking for 30 minutes could walk at their usual pace for several minutes, then pick it up for a minute or two before slowing down again.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Newcomer Bazoumana Toure has also excited with his pace and crossing ability, so may force his way in on the left.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pace

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Chips that adapt to time The ability to change response speed is central to the technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
The team deployed two high-altitude balloons with light sensors and 31 weather balloons to measure temperature, pressure, wind speed and humidity.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of speed

Noun

Retailers also need to watch cultural velocity, creator behavior, fandom dynamics, search patterns, ingredient conversations and the movement of lifestyle symbols across platforms.

— Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The weight of the projectile and its travelling velocity would generate enough momentum to bring down big castle walls in a few shots.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

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