as in rate
an increasing in speed or rate of occurrence
Experts predict a steady acceleration in economic growth over the next two years.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of acceleration
For example, the comments criticize the sections on sea level rise, noting the report failed to capture the acceleration of such trends, among other inaccuracies.
—
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Amazon's unit sales grew 12%, an acceleration from the first quarter.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,melissa Repko,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Until now, there was no easy way to get smooth acceleration without sacrificing efficiency.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
The game features four main vehicle classes based on speed, acceleration, power and handling traits.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Amazon's unit sales grew 12%, an acceleration from the first quarter.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge,melissa Repko,annie Palmer, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Until now, there was no easy way to get smooth acceleration without sacrificing efficiency.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
The game features four main vehicle classes based on speed, acceleration, power and handling traits.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
-
The quality rating and improvement system rates early childhood programs from two to four stars, with four stars as the highest rating.—
Lina Ruiz
September 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
-
The Chargers ranked 20th on the Cook Index with a 49 percent pass rate from Weeks 1-10 last season.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Organized in themes like the baby doll and the slip dress, the book relates fashion to culture, and offers a picture of an industry—and a city—that operated at a different pace.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Springer is on pace for the second-best offensive season by a Blue Jay over 30 years old since 2005, behind just José Bautista’s 2011.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Water-jets provide more efficient propulsion at speeds above 34 miles per hour, the analyst told Newsweek, compared with propellers, which are efficient between 23 and 34 miles per hour.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
-
The service offers speeds up to 300 Mbps, with no annual contracts or equipment fees.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The velocity and pace were incredible.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share