as in accelerating
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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Climate scientist Johan Rockström, speaking at a science briefing that opened the summit, warned that warming appears to be accelerating.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025 -
This wave of recognitions will likely increase anti-Israel sentiment globally, accelerating divestments and boycotts.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
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The junior quarterback went 5-for-8 passing with 146 yards, while adding 59 yards rushing to go with three total touchdowns as Springfield Central defeated a Catholic Conference nemesis, 28-20.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Channing Fox had a rushing TD in the first half, and the Eagles saw a seven-point halftime deficit balloon in the third quarter.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Von's response represents a rare instance of a Trump-friendly media figure pushing back against the administration's messaging machine and highlights internal friction within the broader pro-Trump media orbit.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The messaging is tough and might persuade the Kremlin to calm its mad period of envelope-pushing, that saw Russian drones enter Poland and its jets violate Estonian airspace.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Speeding (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeding%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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