as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we have to speed up production if we are ever going to make the deadline
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Brett Bruen, a former Obama administration diplomat, said Israel’s increasingly close alignment with one party risks accelerating that dynamic.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026 -
The main engines, each producing more than a half-million pounds of thrust, accelerated the rocket past the speed of sound in about a minute-and-a-half.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Marshall, who worked as an assistant director on a number of Fuqua’s films, was struck by his ability to insure that actors never feel rushed, even when the producers start to sweat.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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While many couples have whirlwind romances, others have delayed their nuptials for a number of reasons, from not wanting to rush things to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sandbags have been replaced in key areas, and crews are now pushing to get the hydroelectric powerhouse back online to help redirect water and relieve pressure on the dam.—
Terrance Friday,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In Asia, the Iran war is pushing South Korea to increase nuclear power generation, while Taiwan is debating restarting mothballed reactors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Speed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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