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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in rushing
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 expanding
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 accelerating
In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, this cheap capacity led to some of the first national brands, and when globalization started accelerating in the 1970s, dominant American brands evolved into dominant global ones.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
At the core of an innovation-accelerating bubble is a definite vision of the future that drives extreme commitment from investors and other participants.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
In today’s business world, there is no doubt in my mind that adaptability is just as critical, as leaders face an accelerating pace of change and the relentless need to stay competitive in evolving markets.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Bubbles create opportunities to deploy the capital necessary to fund and speed up such large-scale experimentation—which includes lots of trial and error done in parallel—thereby accelerating the rate of potentially disruptive technologies and breakthroughs.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Simultaneously, innovations in data storage technology will require the development of new skills to administer, as well as innovative thinking in order to fully leverage their potential for accelerating progress.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Activating Change Management Partners With 70% of global executives acknowledging accelerating workplace change, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and talent leaders are also becoming invaluable strategic partners.
—Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
By accelerating simulations, engineers can design safer, more efficient products.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, this cheap capacity led to some of the first national brands, and when globalization started accelerating in the 1970s, dominant American brands evolved into dominant global ones.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
At the core of an innovation-accelerating bubble is a definite vision of the future that drives extreme commitment from investors and other participants.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
In today’s business world, there is no doubt in my mind that adaptability is just as critical, as leaders face an accelerating pace of change and the relentless need to stay competitive in evolving markets.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Bubbles create opportunities to deploy the capital necessary to fund and speed up such large-scale experimentation—which includes lots of trial and error done in parallel—thereby accelerating the rate of potentially disruptive technologies and breakthroughs.
—Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
Simultaneously, innovations in data storage technology will require the development of new skills to administer, as well as innovative thinking in order to fully leverage their potential for accelerating progress.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Activating Change Management Partners With 70% of global executives acknowledging accelerating workplace change, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and talent leaders are also becoming invaluable strategic partners.
—Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
By accelerating simulations, engineers can design safer, more efficient products.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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Jones repeatedly called the shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The global live music market is expanding at a rate of 17% annually, and is projected to grow by another $36 billion by 2028, according to a recent report from market research firm Technavio.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rankings, based on page views from IMDb’s 250 million monthly visitors, showcase the expanding reach of Indian content across genres and languages.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, economic factors such as inflation and the rising cost of living are impacting Gen Z’s holiday spending, with many seeking deals and exclusive discounts while still prioritizing ethical choices.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon has also been tweaking its capex strategy, reducing spending on lower-return e-commerce infrastructure, while doubling down on technology infrastructure to meet rising artificial intelligence demand.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Find your own method to refresh your perspective and continue pushing forward.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead of pushing down and ignoring, actively look at everything in your life — good and bad.Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Moore’s road band handled the parts with Danny Rader augmenting on acoustic guitar and banjo.Tom Roland, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
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This nuanced understanding underscores not only the diversity of AI applications but also their potential to reshape industries by augmenting human capabilities rather than simply automating tasks.Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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