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as in accelerating
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 stimulating
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 quickening
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Ronen Tanchum Imagine being able to influence the weather merely by quickening your steps, lifting an arm or spinning around.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this is the new normal for a luxury industry in flux, transformed by economic headwinds, a quickening innovation cycle, and a young generation of consumers disillusioned with the status quo.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Beyond the pulse-quickening story, this film largely succeeds thanks to the riveting footage shot by the expedition team.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Marty isn’t getting mixed up with criminals and flirting with married actors on a self-destructive impulse, like Adam Sandler’s gambling addict in Uncut Gems or Robert Pattinson’s petty criminal in Good Time, another pulse-quickening Safdie-brothers production.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
Travelers can pick their ideal pace, from gentle walks to pulse-quickening mountain treks.
—Emma Fritz, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Peaks along the Continental Divide, including the Arapahoe Basin and Loveland ski areas, were blanketed with snow overnight, quickening the spirit of skiers and riders with a reminder that the season in Colorado may arrive in four or five weeks.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
The quickening of time will soon expose a partial, temporary truth, lodged within my grandmother’s premonition.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
In their study published in Friday's Science Advances, the scientists said the quickening rate of change is even more concerning than the raw numbers.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Ronen Tanchum Imagine being able to influence the weather merely by quickening your steps, lifting an arm or spinning around.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this is the new normal for a luxury industry in flux, transformed by economic headwinds, a quickening innovation cycle, and a young generation of consumers disillusioned with the status quo.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Beyond the pulse-quickening story, this film largely succeeds thanks to the riveting footage shot by the expedition team.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Marty isn’t getting mixed up with criminals and flirting with married actors on a self-destructive impulse, like Adam Sandler’s gambling addict in Uncut Gems or Robert Pattinson’s petty criminal in Good Time, another pulse-quickening Safdie-brothers production.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2025
Travelers can pick their ideal pace, from gentle walks to pulse-quickening mountain treks.
—Emma Fritz, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Researchers in South Korea have achieved a breakthrough that can lead to safer and more efficient batteries, quickening the transition to clean energy and paving the way for a more sustainable future.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Peaks along the Continental Divide, including the Arapahoe Basin and Loveland ski areas, were blanketed with snow overnight, quickening the spirit of skiers and riders with a reminder that the season in Colorado may arrive in four or five weeks.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickening
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And drivers should avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible, and skip premium gas if their cars allow it, the magazine said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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This acceleration can be achieved in two ways.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such a tool could help experts grapple with the accelerating pace and volume of mathematical research.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alcalde explains that red light at 650nm works closer to the surface, stimulating collagen production and supporting skin repair; over time, this translates to improvements in firmness, tone, and radiance.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Activities like using a computer to solve a puzzle were considered intellectually stimulating.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After such an activating start to the year, you’re invited to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your spiritual side.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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Achane, who had 1,838 yards from scrimmage last season (1,350 yards rushing, 488 yards receiving) falls forward, not backward, at the end of plays despite weighing 191 pounds.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the team really lacks true playmakers outside of tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty, who showed promise as a rookie rushing for 975 yards and five touchdowns.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The moody Moon in your 6th House of Effort opposes fiery Mars in your 12th House of Thoughts, stirring urgency around upcoming deadlines, outdated routines, or daily goals.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the ale is nearing a boil, put it in another pitcher, pour it very gradually into the pitcher containing the egg mix, while stirring briskly to prevent the eggs from curdling.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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In past years, pushing issues to the next meeting had been a tool the NFL used to win the day because the May meeting allowed league personnel to lobby owners in favor of their measures, knowing coaches and general managers would not attend that next meeting.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The limited animation, built around Xerox-style images of the characters with various frozen expressions, is a little headache-inducing.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the auctioning of legendary guitars brought the most money — and swear-inducing, nail-biting stress — to the event.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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