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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
Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
From corrective eye surgery to confining plasma for nuclear fusion research and from entertainment to quickening checkout at supermarkets, lasers are now part of our everyday lives.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
There’s a moment early in Beast — a raw, pulse-quickening opening sequence when the film lights up the screen and tips its hat to what’s to come.
—Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
From corrective eye surgery to confining plasma for nuclear fusion research and from entertainment to quickening checkout at supermarkets, lasers are now part of our everyday lives.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickening
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Reports claimed that engines in this class are engineered to provide extreme acceleration, sustained supersonic flight capability, and high maneuverability during air combat operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The largest acceleration occurred after 2020.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Use in hydrogen transportation The five-metal nanocrystals have proven effective in accelerating ammonia decomposition, a process vital for the hydrogen energy economy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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This ranges from accelerating road and sidewalk repairs to regularly cleaning our stormwater systems to prevent avoidable tragedies like the 2024 floods.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Between networking wins, social media visibility and unexpected opportunities, this month feels fast-moving and intellectually stimulating in the best way.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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For the central South American country, the program offers a pathway to driving global investment and stimulating the local economy.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 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
Verb
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But the public debuts of SpaceX and other companies could add pressure to the Magnificent Seven, given that investors rushing to make space for the IPOs will have to offload existing holdings.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In footage obtained by NBC DFW and Fox 4, Zapata could be seen rushing the resident to safety following the gunfire before being hit by shrapnel in his eye and calling authorities for assistance.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring often, until flavors meld and sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Spencer Pratt, the former reality TV star turned Los Angeles mayoral hopeful, is coming off a busy week in the headlines thanks to his participation in a debate and his sharing of conversation-stirring videos in support of his candidacy.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Schumer also vowed Democrats will use other tools to fight the ballroom spending, which the White House says is strictly for security enhancements, including by pushing the Senate parliamentarian to strike the ballroom money from the budget bill.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Ilango’s approach gets around limitations of zero-knowledge proofs that researchers have long thought insurmountable, pushing the boundaries of what such a proof can be.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The thought of doing so in such a short time frame can be stress-inducing.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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For those looking for something more adrenaline-inducing, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a quick five-minute drive to the slopes of Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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