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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3
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
Technology is disrupting the global landscape, and the climate crisis is accelerating.
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Jake Sullivan, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
Moist, cold climates can lead to a need for more frequent chimney cleaning, as the excess moisture can accelerate the buildup of creosote and soot inside the flue.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025
The emergency declaration is just one of many actions Trump was expected to take on Monday to bolster the U.S. oil, gas and power industries and put a brake on former President Joe Biden's efforts to accelerate the electric vehicle industry.
—Timothy Gardner, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state President Trump's 2025 inauguration in photos
State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say
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Melissa Quinn
Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Jake Sullivan, TIME, 20 Jan. 2025
Moist, cold climates can lead to a need for more frequent chimney cleaning, as the excess moisture can accelerate the buildup of creosote and soot inside the flue.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025
The emergency declaration is just one of many actions Trump was expected to take on Monday to bolster the U.S. oil, gas and power industries and put a brake on former President Joe Biden's efforts to accelerate the electric vehicle industry.
—Timothy Gardner, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state President Trump's 2025 inauguration in photos
State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say
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Donald Trump
Melissa Quinn
Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Since the attack, Weisz-Gut has felt forced to take account of the specter of increasing prejudice in Europe on a personal level.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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When Flora opened the door, Dani rushed in and fell on Flora’s bunk, dramatically throwing the flyers everywhere.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Hed warns that rushing into adoption without proper safeguards could backfire.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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But the brothers were working to expand the movement.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours or overnight to allow the seeds to gel and expand.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Finding the perfect rose to become Martha’s namesake was difficult according to Hahn, who visited various fields and looked at dozens of contenders.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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About 5% of males have complete ED at age 40, and this percentage rises to 30-40% in males 80 or older.2 Given this prevalence and the effect ED can have on quality of life, proper diagnosis is critical.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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If adopted, the legislative changes — pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton — would render DeSantis virtually powerless over immigration enforcement in Florida.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The order specifically called out the Biden administration for its involvement in pushing DEI initiatives in the federal government.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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The military has been deployed in this role for years, and President Biden relied on the same emergency authority to augment their numbers.—
Elizabeth Goitein,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Arsenal hierarchy recognise there is some urgency to the situation, and are actively seeking to augment Arteta’s attacking options between now and the February 3 deadline.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His vision blurred and his eyes swelled in the smoke.—
Eli Saslow,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Since 2020, though, those ripples have seemed more like swelling and crashing waves in the wake of the pandemic.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, Mr. Trump’s arrival is hastening changes that were already coming.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Farhad Manjoo, writing in the New York Times, predicted the end of net neutrality would hasten the death of the internet.—
Tyler Cowen,
Twin Cities,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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