acceleration

noun

Definition of accelerationnext
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 Toyota understands that most buyers simply want smooth, effortless acceleration merging onto the interstate or passing slower traffic. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026 Despite its lackluster acceleration, the Taos has a spirited driving personality. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 The first exercise is an acceleration wall drive, which helps develop speed. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 17 July 2026 His team is curious about the fuel effects of acceleration and aggressive driving and other air pollutants that might increase with speeding. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
  1. rate
  2. pace
  3. speed
  4. velocity
Noun
  • Occupancy rates for game nights however fell by about 4% from the previous year to 73%.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Over the past decade, yaks’ body size and weight have gone down, as well as their fertility – with just a 20% success rate in natural reproduction and fertilization, said Fang, the lead scientist, in a news release by Zhejiang University last year.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of rate
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  • For five years running, Americans have had to live with wallet-fleecing, budget-busting, paycheck-eating inflation – including a painful stretch where the pace of price hikes hit a 40-year high.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of pace
Noun
  • Wind shear describes the changes in wind direction or speed between different levels of the atmosphere.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • This allows for the eye to fully measure his exploitative changes of speed, and the dodgy shifts in direction that have made him the World Cup’s all-time leading goal scorer.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Definition of speed
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  • Sheehan has attributed his diminished velocity and inconsistent results to his pitching mechanics.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The resulting data mapping guided the development of a streamlined hull capable of maintaining a steady 25-knot transit velocity, even when fighting heavy hull motions and wave resistance.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of velocity

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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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