as in rate
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
That impressive acceleration is something our judges found addictive.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
But the largest acceleration in deaths didn’t occur until after the government and health insurers implemented prescribing controls in the early 2010s.
—Ben Cocchiaro, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s also a My Mode setting that allows dialing in acceleration, braking and steering feel, and the imitation engine sound.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
But the largest acceleration in deaths didn’t occur until after the government and health insurers implemented prescribing controls in the early 2010s.
—Ben Cocchiaro, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s also a My Mode setting that allows dialing in acceleration, braking and steering feel, and the imitation engine sound.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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The intrigue: This 2022 TikTok of him shooting baskets with Sports Illustrated accumulated a 190% engagement rate, compared to the industry benchmark of 1.53% and a $10.8 million earned media value, compared to the $96.3K benchmark.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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There’s a fundamental misunderstanding about AIDS in the United States, Amber says — the reason that infection rates are so low is because there is federal money going toward treatment and research.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s diplomatic push setting a pace President Trump’s push for a quick way out of Russia’s war in Ukraine stirred concern and uncertainty in Munich.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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The emotional intensity of the game, the pace of play, the execution at such a high rate of speed.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The loss of power steering assist, which could occur when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again, can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds and increase the risk of a crash, the company said.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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When throwing punches, mantis shrimp can strike at the speed of a .22 caliber bullet (about 1,316 kmph or 818 mph)—one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
22 Feb. 2025
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Aero rakes are equipped with multiple Kiel probes that measure the air pressure and velocity at different points around the car.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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So far, Nuñez has been around 94-95 with his velocity in bullpens.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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