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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
So, it was expected that April 2026 would include a sharper-than-typical acceleration in the weighty shelter category.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The placeholder name for the force driving this acceleration is dark energy.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Blasi had finished eight seconds behind her, as the only one who could match the 36-year-old’s acceleration.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Reports claimed that engines in this class are engineered to provide extreme acceleration, sustained supersonic flight capability, and high maneuverability during air combat operations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The placeholder name for the force driving this acceleration is dark energy.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Blasi had finished eight seconds behind her, as the only one who could match the 36-year-old’s acceleration.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Reports claimed that engines in this class are engineered to provide extreme acceleration, sustained supersonic flight capability, and high maneuverability during air combat operations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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More Charlotte region growth stats Charlotte added more people (20,731) from 2024 to last year than the nine communities above it in growth rate did during the same span.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Ohl brought his speed from water polo to swimming.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Witt’s electric speed provided ample run support for Royals starter Michael Wacha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Summary The velocity of Tuesday’s intraday sell-off in semis was a reminder that this market is still highly crowded and more fragile than the closing tape suggested.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The weather system is aligned with the planet's equator, but scientists have been unable to explain its immense size, velocity and its noticeably sharp leading edge.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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