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as in rushed
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
she eventually quickened her pace so she could keep up with the others
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as in stimulated
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the news that we'd head to Florida for Christmas quickened the children, who instantly began jumping for joy
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Recent Examples of quickened
Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
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The fresh data marked two consecutive months of rising inflation, extending a bout of accelerated price increases that has reversed some of the progress made in lowering inflation earlier in the year. MORE: Has bitcoin's limited supply driven its rally?Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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What's more, widespread kerosene use for fuel at army posts has seen reports leak of accelerated melting – and trash accumulation – at these spots along the glacier.New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season can be a hurried, slightly stressful time as the countdown to Christmas morning begins.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Briskly paced, de Jonge’s movie covers a lot of ground both tonal and geographic without ever seeming hurried, conspicuously touristic or heavy-handed in its mix of humor and pathos.Dennis Harvey, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety From there, Doe alleges that Combs forcibly pushed him into a vehicle, held him down and sodomized him.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mace has successfully pushed GOP leaders to bar transgender women from using the ladies room on Capitol Hill and hopes to pass a bill barring them from using bathrooms reserved for women in any federal buildings.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Later in 2023, McConnell appeared to freeze in two separate instances that stirred concerns about his overall health.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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One mural stirred some controversy.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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The shutdowns picked up in the second half of the decade, hastened by industry consolidation that led to the closure of a growing number of chain pharmacies between 2018 and 2021.Tina Reed, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Lucas retains his hold on the lucrative smack market largely because of his ability to not attract attention; his eventual downfall is hastened by the regrettable decision to stand out in a crowd for once and rock a chinchilla fur coat and matching hat at a prizefight.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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The facts: Shortness of breath, fatigue throughout the day, chest tightness, and a rapid heartbeat are all indications of a potential cardiovascular issue.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whether you are experienced in prompt engineering or a newbie, the precepts are relatively straightforward to get underway with.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Social Security’s trust funds prompt headlines each year when Social Security’s trustees release their annual report on the program’s financial outlook.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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When fighting climate change, there are very few quick wins that will result in expeditious results—even fewer that offer that same urgency in a cost-effective fashion.Dee Lawrence, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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As to availability, Cybertruck deliveries appear to be more expeditious, especially compared to this spring when posted wait times were as far out as 2025.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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