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verb

past tense of accelerate
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Recent Examples of accelerated
Adjective
Maybe our current phase of accelerated technological growth is just that: a phase. ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025 This accelerated vaccine schedule is commonly performed with Engerix-B, Twinrix, or Heplisav B.10 Those who use Engerix-B or Twinrix on the accelerated schedule will need a hep B booster dose at one year to ensure long-term protection. James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
The removal of bodies from the wrecked building accelerated overnight Wednesday into Thursday after civil protection services removed a large chunk of debris, according to Snayder Santana, an engineer from the Dominican Republic civil protection services. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025 The documentary’s release was accelerated after Khalil’s arrest by ICE last month over his involvement in the Columbia protests, where the Palestinian graduate student was a negotiator. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accelerated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerated
Verb
  • Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Another commenter expanded on this, pointing to the food and utensil choices as dead giveaways of American eating.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Or the state could create a dedicated fund for local infrastructure to be augmented in years of high income tax revenues.
    Bill Fulton, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The German foreign minister flew to the United States on February 2 and returned to Europe the same night in a hurried effort to convince Baker of the need for a nonexpansion pledge to secure German unification.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The student's hurried departure comes as federal officials consider whether to bring terrorism charges against people who participated in last year's sit-ins and encampments that began at Columbia University but spread nationally.
    Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Prioritizing his future is prudent, even if Houston has already hastened everything about Smith’s development.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But after frequently visiting their local vet, who administrated antibiotics and painkillers, Luna's recovery hastened.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Defending the Intercontinental Championship on such a grand stage is a testament to his rapid ascent within the company.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Since taking office, the Trump administration has implemented rapid, significant changes to United States immigration policy.
    Albert Sun, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

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