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
While Beijing has never disclosed the size of its nuclear arsenal, Chinese leader Xi Jinping last year ordered the acceleration of strategic deterrence force development, as the military conducted a rare test launch of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The rapid acceleration of prior plans further signals that Beijing is prioritizing the development of homemade chips in response to Washington’s curbs on its access to high-end technology.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Banks that delay modernization are facing a growing list of challenges, including:
• Explosion In Digital Transactions: The rapid acceleration of digital banking demands seamless, real-time processing.
—Rodrigo Silva, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Lauder cited the acceleration of the pace of business for the need to have a future vision.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The rapid acceleration of prior plans further signals that Beijing is prioritizing the development of homemade chips in response to Washington’s curbs on its access to high-end technology.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 17 June 2025
Banks that delay modernization are facing a growing list of challenges, including:
• Explosion In Digital Transactions: The rapid acceleration of digital banking demands seamless, real-time processing.
—Rodrigo Silva, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Lauder cited the acceleration of the pace of business for the need to have a future vision.
—Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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Israel says its missile defense success rate stands at greater than 90% against Iran's attacks in the ongoing aerial war.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Things to watch are already 9th in bullpen innings, middle to slightly bottom of the pack in K and BB rates.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The pace was slow early, with each wrestler exchanging holds, including AJ Lee’s Black Widow from CM Punk.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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There is also more pace in the new centre-back partnership of Griedge Mbock and Maelle Lakrar.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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As the usage of artificial intelligence — benign and adversarial — increases at breakneck speed, more cases of potentially harmful responses are being uncovered.—
Neha Hegde,
CNBC,
22 June 2025
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More deception tactics were used, Caine said, and support aircraft pushed out in front of the main strike group at a high altitude and speed to sweep for enemy fighters and surface-to-air missile threats.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Only five pitchers have higher average fastball velocity, and all of them are short relievers.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Abbott looks like a regular Joe, and his average fastball velocity of 92.2 mph is in just the 19th percentile in baseball.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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