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
Gates has increased the pace of his giving in recent years, especially following the pandemic, but Thursday’s announcement marks a dramatic acceleration in the mobilization of his wealth.
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
This acceleration in product development is redefining what’s possible.
—Mofe Blessing-Kayode, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The watch also needed to be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as up to 12 Gs of acceleration.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Long regarded as the frontier of biological science, regenerative therapies such as stem cell treatments, amniotic tissue applications, and advanced biologics are now experiencing a pivotal acceleration thanks to AI's analytical and educational capabilities.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
This acceleration in product development is redefining what’s possible.
—Mofe Blessing-Kayode, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The watch also needed to be able to withstand temperatures ranging from 0 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as up to 12 Gs of acceleration.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Long regarded as the frontier of biological science, regenerative therapies such as stem cell treatments, amniotic tissue applications, and advanced biologics are now experiencing a pivotal acceleration thanks to AI's analytical and educational capabilities.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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What to know about home prices, rate 'lock-in' How are young people who buy homes doing it?—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Tea tree oil, cloves, neem oil (from an evergreen tree native to India), and turmeric have been shown to reduce the survival rate of mites, unlike permethrin and ivermectin.7 6.—
Rebeca Schiller,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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And judges have been issuing injunctions at a pace to surpass that as the courts deal with the more than 200 lawsuits that have been filed against the administration.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Saturday’s 0-0 draw fell into the latter category as he was starved of space by Southampton’s ultra-low block, but the real issue was the absence of pace and directness that saw City fall into the laboured style of a few months ago.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The platform analyzes daily phone usage and stats like keystroke speed, pressure, consistency, reaction times.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The tornado traveled from Pulaski County to Laurel County at a speed of 45 miles per hour at around 11:30 p.m. local time on Friday night and into the early hours of the morning on Saturday, May 17, Fox 56 News reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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His average fastball velocity was down to a career-low 96.5 mph this season entering Saturday, but Diaz has ramped up that pitch of late.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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In his last outing, Merryweather’s fastball velocity was down to 94.2 mph, his lowest of the season.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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