Synonyms of acceleration

acceleration

noun

as in rate

an increasing in speed or rate of occurrence

Experts predict a steady acceleration in economic growth over the next two years.

Related Words

• rate
• pace
• speed
• velocity
• rapidity
• clip
• swiftness
• quickness
• gait
• celerity
• tempo
• haste
• rapidness
• fleetness
• fastness
• speediness
• hurry
• precipitation
• warp speed
• rush
• precipitousness
• expedition
• alacrity
• hastiness
• drive
• promptness
• promptitude
• dispatch
• hustle
• expeditiousness

Dissimilar Words

• slowness
• sluggishness
• lethargy
• reluctance
• languor
• torpidity
• torpor
• deliberation
• leisureliness
• languidness
• deliberateness
• procrastination
• lateness
• dilatoriness
• pokiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acceleration

In stark contrast, the black crown evokes a car tire twisting under acceleration. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 July 2026

Drivers and pedestrians can be taken aback by e-cyclists’ rapid acceleration. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

The acceleration of technology has been a boon for the world of history, creating new ways to reach audiences hungry to learn more about the past. — Paul Buccieri, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026