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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
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
Their pulse is quickening with the potential of what their job could be.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 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
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
Their pulse is quickening with the potential of what their job could be.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickening
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Analysts at KeyBanc Capital Markets upped their price target on the stock this week and kept their buy recommendation, in part due to an acceleration at AWS, boosted by a recent deal with OpenAI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Technology is playing a pivotal role in this acceleration.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By year’s end, some 9,917 fires scorched more than four million acres, accelerating flash floods and mudflow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Democrats largely agreed about issues such as combating climate change, accelerating the transition to clean energy and protecting California’s water resources.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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More than two-thirds believe business investment will be stronger in 2026 than in 2025, likely the result of huge spending on artificial intelligence, but also tax changes stimulating investment.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rats housed in stimulating environments filled with toys, running wheels and social interaction developed larger, more complex brains than rats kept in standard cages.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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With the most recent round of layoffs at Meta, plenty of online commenters have been rushing to declare virtual reality and the metaverse dead.—
Cortney Harding,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Video footage verified by The New York Times shows a member of staff rushing to an entrance to the consulate, where an agent appears to have opened the door.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bring to a gentle simmer; cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if needed, until flavors meld, 10–15 minutes.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In early 2026, the car brands leading in advanced AI are primarily split between those pushing the boundaries of full autonomous driving like Tesla, and those integrating sophisticated, safe and intuitive AI into the user experience like Mercedes-Benz and BMW.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers were pushing a measure, similar to those enacted in Australia and Canada, that would have forced tech giants to pay online publishers for the ransacking, er, use, of their journalistic content.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Thanksgiving travel is stressful every year, but the 2025 edition definitely has the potential to be extra jitter-inducing.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
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The live show looms, nerve-inducing, practically inviting a stress bond.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
12 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Check out a few inspiring ideas below.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Which isn’t terribly useful or inspiring.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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