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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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Renée quickened her pace and approached the woman.
—Richard Greenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
As the Roman republic’s social and political breakdown quickened, decades of progress in women’s self-determination, emancipation, and participation in public life were erased.
—Time, 24 Nov. 2025
As the pace of the lawsuits has quickened and the bill for the county’s payouts has grown, advocates and others have called for county supervisors to do more to hold the Sheriff’s Office accountable, including by taking the money out of its budget rather than the general fund.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Smith quickened his pace as the ball flew 366 feet, soaring over the home bullpens.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Shortly afterwards, the team’s pace quickened, placing Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris inside the top six.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Just steps from the skinny green rowhouse where his wife and two young sons slept, footsteps quickened in the crosswalk behind Zeek, pounding the asphalt.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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
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
The pace quickened again with Gitana VIII in 1984.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Renée quickened her pace and approached the woman.
—Richard Greenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
As the Roman republic’s social and political breakdown quickened, decades of progress in women’s self-determination, emancipation, and participation in public life were erased.
—Time, 24 Nov. 2025
As the pace of the lawsuits has quickened and the bill for the county’s payouts has grown, advocates and others have called for county supervisors to do more to hold the Sheriff’s Office accountable, including by taking the money out of its budget rather than the general fund.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
Smith quickened his pace as the ball flew 366 feet, soaring over the home bullpens.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Shortly afterwards, the team’s pace quickened, placing Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris inside the top six.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Just steps from the skinny green rowhouse where his wife and two young sons slept, footsteps quickened in the crosswalk behind Zeek, pounding the asphalt.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
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In Foster the Snowman, a couple without kids take an accelerated journey through every parenting milestone when they’re forced to adopt an adorable snowman whose whole magical life will play out in just 72 hours.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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As new technological tools continue to emerge at an accelerated pace, the marketing industry is evolving alongside them and is aiming to deliver better, more distinct, and more tailored campaigns to modern consumers than ever before.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Alfredo, 41, and Kelly Muñoz, 34, were arrested on suspicion of murder and torture in November after Tilly was rushed to the hospital with a severe brain injury.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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He was rushed into surgery to treat life-threatening burns over most of his body, the suit says.—
Patrick Danner,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Among the best places to visit in Puerto Rico are its rare bioluminescent bays, where the water appears to glow at night thanks to microscopic organisms that are stimulated by movement.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Shots stopped falling, turnovers crept in and possessions that had previously looked sharp dissolved into hurried attempts and empty trips.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Interviews are typically hurried affairs, a business transaction more than anything else, with a strict time limit.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Straight-line winds form when cold air in a thunderstorm sinks to the Earth’s surface and is pushed outward.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Then the Jayhawks pushed their advantage to double figures and rode out the win.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Migration over the past decade has stirred right-wing, anti-immigrant sentiment in some parts of Europe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The message stirred something in people well beyond the sports world.—
Rebecca Shore Winn,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jane Street may have also aroused jealousy among some traders for its massively profitable trading strategies, and the secret and eccentric behavior of co-founder Rob Granieri, described in a recent Bloomberg profile.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Shane was both terrified and undeniably aroused by the idea.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Swift response credited with limiting casualties Davis said the department’s existing deployment in the downtown entertainment district enabled a rapid response.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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