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or speeded (up)
as in accelerated
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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This was at least the fourth Ukrainian attack on Russian oil facilities in the last week, continuing a campaign that accelerated over the summer and has led to gasoline shortages in parts of Russia.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025 -
The deal accelerated over several crucial moments — Israel’s strike on Qatar, discussions on the sidelines of the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York City and Jared Kushner’s conversations with his father-in-law, these sources said.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Duane heard the shooting and hurried around to help.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Daria hurried so as not to miss her chance.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Aguilar completed 16 of 25 passes for 211 yards and 1 touchdown and rushed for 59 yards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Zahmari Palode-Gary, who played at Raytown High, rushed for 156 yards on 27 yards for the Gorillas.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Sped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sped%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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