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
The economic uncertainties with the ever-changing tariffs put in place, rapid accelerations in artificial intelligence, cautious consumer spending and changes within Apple iOS 18 have caused many brands to pivot rapidly.
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Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
However, that’s an acceleration from 0.1% and 2.8%, respectively, the month before.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The peculiar acceleration revealed the presence of dark energy.
—Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 11 July 2025
The whip-like motion in the acceleration phase means maximum velocity is applied to the ball.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
However, that’s an acceleration from 0.1% and 2.8%, respectively, the month before.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The peculiar acceleration revealed the presence of dark energy.
—Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 11 July 2025
The whip-like motion in the acceleration phase means maximum velocity is applied to the ball.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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This is up from the 79 percent yard occupancy rate at the end of June.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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According to Statista, the remote worker rate jumped from 13% in 2020 to 27% just two years later.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Of the pitchers who aren’t on pace for career highs?—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet doesn’t empathize with his former team, the White Sox, who are on pace for a third consecutive season of 100-plus losses.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Those who master it can gain a significant competitive advantage in both speed and accuracy of their research and analysis. 4.—
Daniel Hu,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The city of Chicago is home to the nation’s highest count of red-light cameras, along with speed cameras.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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He’s gained some ticks of velocity in his fastball from earlier in his college career and was averaging close to 95 mph with it, while touching 98 routinely and topping out at 102.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Second, redefine success metrics to go beyond feature velocity.—
Sandeep Jha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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