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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
  • That's changed as the company accelerates development of its Vectis CCA by adding four more prototypes to the fleet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Store sourdough in a cool, dry place (60–70°F) and avoid refrigeration, which accelerates staling.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • Walker had four explosive rushes in the game, including a 60-yard touchdown.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Freshman Marshall Faulk of San Diego State rushes for an NCAA record 386 yards and scores seven touchdowns in his second collegiate game.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rushes
Verb
  • The track never pushes too hard; its momentum comes from a nimble bassline, quick phrasing, and a chorus that lands with effortless precision.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
  • An industrial controller pushes a button Getting the refrigeration system and ground loops working was only part of the challenge.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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