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
But careful observations would reveal that this acceleration isn't really constant.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
The research suggests global leaders should aim for 1 degree C of warming (as compared to the Earth's temperature over a century ago) to avoid significant losses from the ice sheets and prevent a further acceleration in sea-level rise.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Since then, California's mandates have become more aggressive, requiring a rapid acceleration in electric vehicle production, starting with 35% of new sales within the state in model year 2026 and reaching 100% of new sales by 2035.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2025
The rise of electric vehicles, the boom in renewable energy and the acceleration of cloud computing all offered extraordinary windows of opportunity for early investors.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
The research suggests global leaders should aim for 1 degree C of warming (as compared to the Earth's temperature over a century ago) to avoid significant losses from the ice sheets and prevent a further acceleration in sea-level rise.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Since then, California's mandates have become more aggressive, requiring a rapid acceleration in electric vehicle production, starting with 35% of new sales within the state in model year 2026 and reaching 100% of new sales by 2035.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 May 2025
The rise of electric vehicles, the boom in renewable energy and the acceleration of cloud computing all offered extraordinary windows of opportunity for early investors.
—Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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That decision came on the heels of Georgia Power forcing consumers to endure six electricity bill rate increases between 2023-2025 while the utility’s profits soared 10% over the same time.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The annual inflation rate fell from a 2.4% increase in March to 2.3% as consumer prices rose 0.2%, according to Consumer Price Index data.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The pace of hiring was the lowest level seen since March 2023, ADP reported.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
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And the pace is unprecedented: AI capabilities are estimated to double every six months, far faster than workers can retrain or markets can adapt.—
Rebekah Bastian,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Research from the Center for Creative Leadership shows that organizations investing in courage-building leadership development see 25% improvement in decision-making speed and 35% better crisis response.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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So things like baseball pitching, the difference in speed, there may be a 40% to 50% difference.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Related – his fastball velocity is down to an average of 92.4 mph this season, a full 2 mph lost since 2023.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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Get serious about pipeline velocity, win rates and quota attainment.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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