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as in accelerates
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 stimulates
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 quickens
When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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That approach is expected to continue as the Endowment, which is the largest private donor to each of the four institutions, accelerates its distributions over the next 15 years.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, though, there may be no parachute for this freefall as the failure accelerates with each passing week.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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In theory, the policy eases access to funds, stimulates economic activity and boosts demand.Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The fermentation process in kombucha creates tyramine—a compound that stimulates your nervous system—and trace amounts of caffeine.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Maggie pushes Alice into Nick's moving car, but even that doesn't do the trick of getting rid of her.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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This pushes new programmers to develop skills beyond basic programming.R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Quickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickens. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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