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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
But investors remain hesitant to step in until the company delivers more meaningful revenue acceleration alongside expanding margins.
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CNBC, 27 May 2026
That acceleration is reshaping corporate risk management.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
So ideally, the propulsion system would be used for both acceleration at the start of the trip and deceleration at the end.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
His acceleration drove him into set defenses, causing giveaways and opposing scoring chances.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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CNBC, 27 May 2026
That acceleration is reshaping corporate risk management.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 26 May 2026
So ideally, the propulsion system would be used for both acceleration at the start of the trip and deceleration at the end.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
His acceleration drove him into set defenses, causing giveaways and opposing scoring chances.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The trustees note in the report a handful of changing conditions such as fertility rates, immigration, economic conditions and legislation passed since last year have changed the assumptions on which the report is based.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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When a fire tore through Kantamanto that January, devouring eight acres, or nearly 60 percent of the market’s retail-facing side, the community of 30,000 retailers, traders and vendors all but lost hope in a business model that was already buckling under fashion’s ever-quickening pace.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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With Shell doubling down on oil and LNG at a time when many investors are scrutinizing the pace of the energy transition, Gorman has had to explain and defend its strategy to the market.—
Sam Birchall,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Each week, the competitors will push themselves to their athletic limits to pass courses that challenge their strength, speed and agility.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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If there’s any big bugaboo in his profile, he can be beaten by higher-end velocity, but his ability to adjust to secondary offerings keeps him afloat.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Tiny silica beads about 10 microns in diameter are projected at the polymer at about 750 meters per second (over 1,600 miles per hour) with the amount of energy absorbed measured by calculating the change in particle velocity before and after the beads pass through.—
Shirl Leigh
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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