speeds (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of speed (up)
as in accelerates
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds (up)
  1. accelerates
  2. rushes
  3. pushes
Verb
  • This shift accelerates a broader trend of moving sovereign gold reserves back to the region from London and coincides with a 21-month buying streak that added 20 tons in July 2026 alone.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That distinction matters as the United States accelerates investment in domestic mining, refining and magnet manufacturing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • The salsa rushes the senses more thrillingly with its distinct, smoky-cherry notes from chile puya.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Water rushes past, glinting silver in the light of the sun, just risen above the mountains that ring the bay.
    — Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rushes
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  • The new distance pushes that approach into territory more relevant to wide-area networks.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Her new project, fata morgana, pushes her sound into new territory.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushes
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“Speeds (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeds%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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