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an increasing in speed or rate of occurrence
Experts predict a steady acceleration in economic growth over the next two years.
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Recent Examples of acceleration
Sparse acceleration hardware will not only make AI more performance- and energy efficient but also enable researchers and engineers to explore new algorithms that have the potential to dramatically improve AI.
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Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
China’s industrial firms ended the first quarter with faster growth in earnings, an acceleration that hid a widening split between companies under pressure from higher costs and others benefiting from rising oil prices and the global artificial intelligence boom.
—Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
As for the lifetime achievement honor, Yakusho is choosing to read it as acceleration rather than conclusion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
If a relatively modest pulsar system can outperform theoretical limits, then the physics of particle acceleration in extreme environments needs revision.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
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Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
China’s industrial firms ended the first quarter with faster growth in earnings, an acceleration that hid a widening split between companies under pressure from higher costs and others benefiting from rising oil prices and the global artificial intelligence boom.
—Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
As for the lifetime achievement honor, Yakusho is choosing to read it as acceleration rather than conclusion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
If a relatively modest pulsar system can outperform theoretical limits, then the physics of particle acceleration in extreme environments needs revision.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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Countrywide, the vaccination rate wasn’t nearly as high as some other countries, but plenty of individual locations far exceeded the target Fauci set out.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The budgeting process for PEPFAR funding is complex – Congress gives a five-year window for much of the money to be spent, but analysts say that the current rate of spending on the program is way behind compared to previous years.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Keep your pace steady and intentional so your actions feel aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Focus on what’s essential, complete one thing well, and let that steady your pace throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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In 1999, the Bridge Creek–Moore tornado struck the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, causing 41 deaths and nearly 600 injuries; the tornado’s top wind speed of 321 mph was the highest ever recorded on Earth.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The electrons that generate these bursts travel mainly along magnetic field lines at speeds approaching that of light, producing radio waves through a plasma emission process.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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His velocity, however, never quite returned.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Thick electrode problem Electrochemical energy storage devices rely on a delicate balance between volume and velocity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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