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
In the 16th minute, Doku’s burst of acceleration took him past the defender again.
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The acceleration and expansion of mining poses risks for Indigenous Peoples, communities, and the environment.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
But today’s social media — with its rapid acceleration of AI and other concerns — bums her out.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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Andy Jones, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The acceleration and expansion of mining poses risks for Indigenous Peoples, communities, and the environment.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
But today’s social media — with its rapid acceleration of AI and other concerns — bums her out.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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Relatively high mortgage rates have been hurting the housing market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Those costs, coupled with inflation rates that were much higher than expected and less flexibility in NASA's budget, have also contributed, Brown said.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Elaine Kamarck, who ran Reinventing Government as a senior Gore adviser in the 1990s, emphasized these differing approaches in an interview with the Associated Press, contrasting her team's slow, deliberate and collaborative approach with Musk's rapid pace.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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This sustained outflow is naturally putting pressure on Bitcoin’s price, signaling that investors are no longer pouring in funds at the same pace as before.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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Power up the device, select a massage speed, then glide the tool from the center of the chin toward the ear, from the tip of the nose to the temple, and across the forehead on both sides of the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
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 4 Mar. 2025.
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