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as in increases
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in rushes
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 expands
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 accelerates
This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.
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Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
So, as China accelerates its naval modernization, the AUKUS must balance investments in cutting-edge submarines with advances in detection and counter-detection technologies.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The integration of social media and digital news platforms with financial markets accelerates the spread of information.
—Yasin Dus, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This innovative approach not only solves technical challenges but also accelerates data collection.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
The role of technology and AI As climate change accelerates, the need for innovative tools grows.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Once introduced, the clay dust accelerates carbon sinking by helping to form flocs that are heavier and sink faster.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
So, as China accelerates its naval modernization, the AUKUS must balance investments in cutting-edge submarines with advances in detection and counter-detection technologies.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The integration of social media and digital news platforms with financial markets accelerates the spread of information.
—Yasin Dus, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This innovative approach not only solves technical challenges but also accelerates data collection.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
The role of technology and AI As climate change accelerates, the need for innovative tools grows.
—Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Once introduced, the clay dust accelerates carbon sinking by helping to form flocs that are heavier and sink faster.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerates
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What's more, exposure to gluten, and therefore to its famous ‘alpha-gliadin’ molecule, increases the production of zonulin, a protein that promotes the stretching of the intestine's tight junctions at the intestinal level.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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This increases the chances of feeling sleepy at bedtime.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The new step, announced by the White House on Wednesday, expands the PACT Act, a 2022 law that widened access to benefits and care for veterans exposed to burn pits used to dispose of trash and waste on military bases.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest universe and looks at the impacts the game has on employees, players, and fans.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2025
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Old Master art, religious or not, augments all kinds of Christmas décor by adding the patina of vintage values.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
14 Dec. 2024
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Machine learning complements the cruise control, and evasive-steering assist augments the forward collision warning system.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
11 Dec. 2024
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When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
22 Nov. 2024
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Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Oct. 2024
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The reason is the Drake Passage, the channel that extends between the tip of South America and Antarctica’s King George Island, considered one of the roughest bodies of water in the world due to powerful currents unimpeded by any land mass.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The connection extends to the rest of the staff; Golden and special teams coordinator Marty Biagi teach the same fundamentals about ball disruption, so two phases rep the same things.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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But Chris Hayes of MSNBC encourages you to appreciate idleness.—
Ian Prasad Philbrick,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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By prioritizing active listening, leaders can cultivate a more inclusive work environment that encourages diverse viewpoints and strengthens outcomes.—
Michael Horowitz,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Accelerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerates. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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