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acceleration

noun

Definition of accelerationnext
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 Bigger paychecks sought While the economy may be showing signs of acceleration, stubborn inflation has eroded Americans’ take-home pay. — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The second cohort members are all to become part of the intensive acceleration phase that’s steered by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership innovation team, with a concentration on pilot readiness. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 In April 2026, the company signed a project acceleration agreement with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH). — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 Listen for acceleration opportunities and be flexible enough to make tweaks in real-time. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
  1. rate
  2. pace
  3. speed
  4. velocity
Noun
  • In the stories in the book, this strategy has a 100 percent rate of success.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • New York’s millionaire share rose again in 2023, the most recent year of data available, even after the state raised its rate on incomes over $1 million in 2021.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rate
Noun
  • The region, centered around the scenic Highway 30A corridor, has a magical way of easing visitors into a slower pace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Salesforce just posted one of the best quarters, revenue and profit both grew at their fastest pace in years.
    — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pace
Noun
  • The victim can be seen running full speed away from a man chasing him down with a knife before escaping into a building in a harrowing video taken from a surveillance camera, posted on X by Crown Heights Shmira.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Progress as promised, thanks in part to getting back to game speed and in between being better able to identify particular fundamentals to focus on.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • Decision Velocity Decision velocity deserves more executive attention in 2026.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Series 12 has the same dust rating, but is water resistant to a lesser depth of 164 feet, and isn’t suited for scuba diving, high-velocity water sports, or extreme environmental conditions.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of velocity

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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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