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as in rushed
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
she eventually quickened her pace so she could keep up with the others
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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the news that we'd head to Florida for Christmas quickened the children, who instantly began jumping for joy
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Recent Examples of quickened
Lia Picard, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
—Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, succession struggles and a string of weak rulers—some reigning for as little as a few months and often acting as mere puppets for others—quickened the empire’s fragmentation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Asian stocks slumped more than 3%, as selling in Korean and Taiwanese shares quickened.
—Alex Gabriel Simon, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Prices have been steadily creeping higher since the start of the year, as Brent’s surge quickened.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Even after three decades of making such discoveries, Del Río said his pulse quickened.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Paces quickened, and the chefs’ concentration intensified.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The slide quickened from 2015 to 2024 as Oklahoma dropped from 37th to 48th.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The pace quickened again with Gitana VIII in 1984.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.
—Lia Picard, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
—Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Everyone’s eyes widened, their breath quickened.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, succession struggles and a string of weak rulers—some reigning for as little as a few months and often acting as mere puppets for others—quickened the empire’s fragmentation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Asian stocks slumped more than 3%, as selling in Korean and Taiwanese shares quickened.
—Alex Gabriel Simon, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Prices have been steadily creeping higher since the start of the year, as Brent’s surge quickened.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Even after three decades of making such discoveries, Del Río said his pulse quickened.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Paces quickened, and the chefs’ concentration intensified.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The slide quickened from 2015 to 2024 as Oklahoma dropped from 37th to 48th.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The pace quickened again with Gitana VIII in 1984.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
Adjective
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When not managed appropriately, the accelerated timeline of the bidding process may limit the opportunity for competing bidders to conduct their due diligence.—
Jonathan Carson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The accelerated consumption cycle has also compressed the window in which a title can generate revenue, with mid-tier content suffering most.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Brandon Nimmo rushed over to check on him after the play was over.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Last week, Illinois lawmakers wrapped up another budget season with late-night negotiations, rushed votes and major spending decisions made in the final hours before adjournment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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So, that just keeps them stimulated and keeps their day really interesting.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The revving of the AI hype cycle into the coming mega-IPOs will likely keep the bullish traders stimulated.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the hurried evaluation and adoption of this proposal, which became public less than a week ago, is unnecessary.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Galena’s Historic District was ranked 66 for its relaxed environment and disconnection from the modern hurried atmosphere, according to the publication.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The game finished 1-0 but FIFA ordered the whole match to be replayed (Uzbekistan pushed for an automatic 3-0 win, or at the very least to restart play from the 38th minute, when the penalty incident occurred, and with them a goal up).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Walz pushed back against claims during a Capitol Hill hearing in March.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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But as El País reports, the basilica’s construction, which began 144 years ago, is famously unfinished, and for years controversy has stirred over an unrealized aspect of the design.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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During a hurricane, leaf litter blown or washed out of the canopy ended up in the complex network of roots below, providing a pulse of nutrients that enhanced the production of new roots and hastened mangrove recovery.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Overview The emergence of teleSUR has aroused significant interest due to its uniqueness of being the first regional television channel purely financed by more than three Latin American states.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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