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quickening

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noun

quickening

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verb

present participle of quicken
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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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Noun
  • This is true for both the forces and the acceleration.
    Rhett Allain, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Consumers may still go for an EV, considering their many benefits, including smoother handling, fast acceleration, quiet cabin noise, and lack of dirty exhaust.
    Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • As with every other defensive-minded candidate in this hiring cycle, Glenn would have to present a blueprint for accelerating Williams’ growth.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the mixture from scorching, until the mixture reaches 230 degrees, about 30 minutes.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The scene will probably be inspiring and riveting — Oscar ready.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
  • So, whether you’re drawn to laugh-out-loud moments, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, or inspiring tales of resilience, 2025 is poised to serve some must-watch TV for you and yours.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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