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
Part of that acceleration reflects the current state of the indie film and broader entertainment economy.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
From the vibration of a smartphone to the acceleration of electric vehicles, rare earth magnets make the modern world move.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Medium firmness, medium strength of acceleration.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
This is because tracks with long acceleration zones, such as Australia, mean the engines lose energy faster and this has to be recovered more significantly in fast corners.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
From the vibration of a smartphone to the acceleration of electric vehicles, rare earth magnets make the modern world move.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Medium firmness, medium strength of acceleration.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
This is because tracks with long acceleration zones, such as Australia, mean the engines lose energy faster and this has to be recovered more significantly in fast corners.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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According to an analysis from ESPN, Walker posted a pass-block win rate of 94% in 2025, 11th most among offensive tackles.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The surge is also hitting refinance demand, not just purchases, as higher rates have reversed activity that had briefly improved earlier in the month.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mavrookas said the company is on pace to quintuple production there over the next 12 months.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the morning invites a slower pace and simple pleasures, the Moon opposing chatty Mercury later can pull feelings and words in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curves present a natural speed deterrent.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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His fastball, meanwhile, enjoyed an uptick in velocity and yielded more swing and miss, characteristics that lacked for most of the pitcher’s spring and throughout a 2025 season that was delayed by a lat injury.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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His 95-96 mph velocity seemed just fine.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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