1
as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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2
as in to rush
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we accelerated preparations for the hurricane upon hearing weather reports that it had gained speed
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the company accelerated its advertising purchases even as the economy appeared to be in recession
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Recent Examples of accelerate
Since Pernille Harder’s move to Chelsea from Wolfsburg in 2020, though, things have accelerated sharply.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) making remarks during a hearing held to examine a future without Type 1 Diabetes with a focus on accelerating breakthroughs and creating hope at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 09, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Sales of fashion items, including ladies’ apparel and shoes, accelerated at Walmart in the quarter, Rainey said.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Mediation efforts have accelerated, but a 60-day ceasefire proposal could falter over Israel’s demand for Hamas to release all 50 hostages.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) making remarks during a hearing held to examine a future without Type 1 Diabetes with a focus on accelerating breakthroughs and creating hope at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 09, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Sales of fashion items, including ladies’ apparel and shoes, accelerated at Walmart in the quarter, Rainey said.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Mediation efforts have accelerated, but a 60-day ceasefire proposal could falter over Israel’s demand for Hamas to release all 50 hostages.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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For example, an AI system used in agriculture would be evaluated not just for its ability to increase crop yields, but for its impacts on soil health, farmer autonomy, biodiversity, water usage, and community resilience.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This is the revelation of researchers from Imperial College in the UK, who have shown that the smart stethoscope can increase the early detection of heart failure.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Ashton Jeanty shrugged off a poor opening performance in the preseason by rushing for 33 yards and a touchdown on 7 carries last week.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Taxpayers may also rush to claim the residential clean energy credit.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Analyst’s Take Broadcom's VMware strategy prioritizes monetizing the existing customer base over expanding it.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Originally introduced in 2016, this sporty model has already been released in a handful of different configurations, but VC decided there was room to expand.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Humidity was rising and winds were decreasing, but those winds may pick up Aug. 27, Cal Fire warned in the update.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Instead of forcing yourself to push through a crisis of motivation, Labor Day is a perfect moment to reset your approach.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The world’s best watchmakers really pushed the limits in August, unveiling timepieces that take design cues from all manner of things.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
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The negative impacts are concentrated in fields where AI is more likely to automate tasks rather than augment work, and occupations with mainly augmentative AI applications have not seen similar declines in entry-level hires.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins augmented one of the league’s least accomplished cornerback units on Tuesday by agreeing to terms with veteran Rasul Douglas, who has 19 interceptions and 80 starts over nine seasons.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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Remove jewelry, watches or anything that could constrict swelling.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms can include weight loss, nausea, vomiting, pain, and swelling under the skin.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the holocaust of the South Bronx, lighting a match could seem like just hastening the inevitable.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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With the government firmly forging forward, companies hastened to follow, many hiring external contractors and consultants to help overhaul their systems, said Kawai.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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