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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
But what this mysterious force (or not force) driving this acceleration is remains a mystery.
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
China on Thursday reported 5% economic growth for the January-March quarter, an acceleration from the previous quarter.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
China on Thursday reported 5% economic growth for the January-March quarter, an acceleration from the previous quarter.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
His feet, his acceleration, his ability to play on all three downs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 Apr. 2026
China on Thursday reported 5% economic growth for the January-March quarter, an acceleration from the previous quarter.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
China on Thursday reported 5% economic growth for the January-March quarter, an acceleration from the previous quarter.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
His feet, his acceleration, his ability to play on all three downs.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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Yet the shark lawyers just need a few early wins to punish the big box retailers for offering cut rate prices.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In conjunction with Central Lakes College and Brainerd Walleye Alliance president Adam Mord, Kempe ran a creel survey on three lakes in the Brainerd area to quantify walleye catch rates by anglers using forward-facing sonar.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Slow your pace, give yourself space, and choose what actually feels supportive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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If pressure rises, slow your pace, write down key points, and confirm timelines in a follow-up message.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chatty Mercury in your 11th House of Friends conjoins fiery Mars there, so teamwork speeds up and plans move from ideas to actions.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Officials added that neither speed nor impairment appeared to be a factor in the crash.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Eight velocity stacks sit just inches below the rider, pulling air with urgency.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sasaki turned in sharp results, and his velocity played up in his short stint as a reliever during last year’s playoff run.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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