Synonyms of acceleration

acceleration

noun

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

• rate
• pace
• speed
• velocity
• rapidity
• clip
• swiftness
• quickness
• gait
• celerity
• tempo
• haste
• rapidness
• fleetness
• fastness
• speediness
• hurry
• precipitation
• warp speed
• rush
• precipitousness
• expedition
• alacrity
• hastiness
• drive
• promptness
• promptitude
• dispatch
• hustle
• expeditiousness

Dissimilar Words

• slowness
• sluggishness
• lethargy
• reluctance
• languor
• torpidity
• torpor
• deliberation
• leisureliness
• languidness
• deliberateness
• procrastination
• lateness
• dilatoriness
• pokiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acceleration

That is up from the 63% annual growth seen in the first quarter, which itself was an acceleration from 48% growth in the fourth quarter of 2025. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Expect intense acceleration and a high curb weight, like every other high-end luxury electric car. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 22 July 2026

At 6-foot-2 and 222 pounds, Bell possesses a strong build and excels after the catch thanks to his rare acceleration for a player of his size. — Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Toyota understands that most buyers simply want smooth, effortless acceleration merging onto the interstate or passing slower traffic. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026