1
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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2
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
Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Adjective
According to Newsweek, since 1970 the NFL has scheduled 30 games on Christmas but the number of games on the holiday has quickened.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
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The rebuild accelerated after Indiana traded then-two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis, along with Justin Holiday and Jeremy Lamb to Sacramento for Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson at the 2022 trade deadline.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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But a rebuild can be accelerated a lot with a special player like Haliburton.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Yet in spite of its rather hurried origins, it’s gone on to become a General Motors success story in the quarter-century since it was created.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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And the hurried pace of the deportations has ignored due process, experts and advocates say.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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The dresses, however, have stirred interest.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
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Weary citizens continue to suffer under high inflation, which has pushed up prices for essentials like oil and rice.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.—
Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Prioritizing his future is prudent, even if Houston has already hastened everything about Smith’s development.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But after frequently visiting their local vet, who administrated antibiotics and painkillers, Luna's recovery hastened.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, there were 34 incidents of rapid intensification -- when a storm gains at least 35 mph in 24 hours -- which is about twice the average and causes forecasting problems, according to the hurricane center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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New Mexico's Governor Responds A federal emergency declaration was issued by New Mexico's governor on June 17 in response to the Trout Fire's rapid advance.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Too many systems rely on prompt engineering and trial-and-error, expecting the model to behave like a deterministic system.—
Alan Nichol,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Without carefully prompt calibration, a chatbot's creative writing can feel repetitive.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Today, the logic of construction begins with the clean slate, and the most expeditious way to convert vacant places of worship into living spaces is to clear away the old and start from scratch.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
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Since 1997, the settlement, known as the Flores Agreement, has required federal U.S. immigration officials to hold migrant children in facilities that are safe and sanitary; provide them access to lawyers; and seek their expeditious release from government custody.—
May 22,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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