1
as in accelerates
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 stimulates
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 quickens
The Houston thaw got underway Tuesday afternoon, but the pace quickens Wednesday and Thursday ahead of our next arctic cold front.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Our pulse races, our breath quickens, our mind goes into battle mode.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Our pulse races, our breath quickens, our mind goes into battle mode.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickens
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For professionals who regularly build client decks, sales presentations, or classroom materials, PowerPresent reduces formatting time and accelerates slide production without requiring advanced design skills.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Trying to keep it in situ is your first port of call, making sure to wear a broad spectrum, high factor SPF every day–UV exposure accelerates collagen loss and can also exacerbate uneven texture more generally.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ginger stimulates the digestive tract, promoting healthy digestion and facilitating the removal of food and gas from the body.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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During dry years, no wildflowers appear above ground, but the seeds remain dormant until rain stimulates germination.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Air then rushes into your nose (or, less optimally, your mouth); past your throat, voice box, and windpipe; and into your lungs.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Those RMDs don’t care whether the market is down or whether pulling money pushes you into a higher bracket.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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That pressure pushes down on the air underneath it, compressing and heating it.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Quickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickens. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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