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adjective

Definition of quickeningnext
as in vitalizing

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quickening

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noun

as in acceleration

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quickening

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verb

present participle of quicken
1
as in accelerating
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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2
as in stimulating
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 Synonyms for quickening
  1. acceleration
  2. accelerating
  3. stimulating
  4. stirring
  5. pushing
  6. inspiring
Noun
  • Even with this acceleration in China revenue since Nvidia was hit with export restrictions in Q4 2023, China’s contribution remains lower than historical levels, in the low 20% region.
    Beth Kindig, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In the note, Keane wrote that Square payments volume growth has likely already bottomed, pointing to an acceleration in volume in October.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of acceleration
Verb
  • 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.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 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
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • In addition, research suggests that stimulating the vagus nerve can decrease intestinal permeability in IBD and other gastrointestinal disorders.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It has also been shown that laughter can help alleviate pain by releasing endorphins, stimulating circulation and relaxing the muscles, Oller added.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimulating
Verb
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bring to a simmer over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirring
Verb
  • However, experimentation is not just about pushing features faster.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Bills and Niners are at least capable of pushing the Lions hard.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pushing
Adjective
  • When John Magaro was eyeballing acting as a living and soaking up ’70s movies in college, Dustin Hoffman’s career looked awfully inspiring.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Leadership is often idealized as a force for good—driving positive change, inspiring teams and achieving ambitious goals.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
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