1
as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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2
as in to rush
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we accelerated preparations for the hurricane upon hearing weather reports that it had gained speed
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the company accelerated its advertising purchases even as the economy appeared to be in recession
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Recent Examples of accelerate
Wilson is committed to elevating and accelerating the impact of the university’s research to attract more funding and talent.
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Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Jill’s condition accelerated with puberty, so the bodily changes that are confusing for any teenager were absolutely harrowing for her.
—David Epstein, ProPublica, 18 July 2025
The following year, the agency granted the treatment full approval for patients 4 and older who could still walk and accelerated approval for patients 4 and up who could no longer walk.
—Angelica Peebles,annika Kim Constantino,jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Flooding that started slow was quickly accelerating.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Jill’s condition accelerated with puberty, so the bodily changes that are confusing for any teenager were absolutely harrowing for her.
—David Epstein, ProPublica, 18 July 2025
The following year, the agency granted the treatment full approval for patients 4 and older who could still walk and accelerated approval for patients 4 and up who could no longer walk.
—Angelica Peebles,annika Kim Constantino,jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Flooding that started slow was quickly accelerating.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The top reason students opt not to pursue higher education is cost, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board states, though having a degree can drastically increase earnings.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Neighbors quickly rushed to action, grabbing hoses and axes to help extract the plane’s passengers.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Many organizations rush to implement tech without considering the impact on employee workflows, morale or training needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The 8000 was born after the engineers at GE Aerospace reconfigured the Passport’s software and McCullough’s team expanded the fuel capacity in the wings.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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Plans to redevelop and expand Whitefish Bay's Sendik's Food Market would put a new two-story store on a prominent Silver Spring Drive corner just east of the grocer's existing location, which would be demolished and turned into a parking lot.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Those are the three names president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski mentioned as rising to the occasion in the bullpen when asked earlier on Monday.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Folklore Reaches Half a Decade on the Billboard 200 Folklore advances on the Billboard 200, pushing from No. 77 to No. 68 at the moment.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Republicans argued that funding for these programs was a waste of taxpayer dollars and have accused the networks of pushing left-leaning programming.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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This is among the greatest strengths of AI—augmenting human capabilities.—
Hank Boughner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Royals must win games and remain in the playoff mix in order to keep their current roster together — and perhaps even augment it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Oral allergy symptoms include swelling and itching around your mouth, tongue, lips, throat and entire face.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The nonprofit has deployed dozens of volunteers to Texas’ Hill Country, where more than 173 people remain missing and at least 120 have been confirmed dead after the Guadalupe River rapidly swelled beyond its banks on Friday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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But ultimately, Biden’s fumbling and ramblings hastened his exit from the race.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
22 July 2025
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In addition, higher minimum wages have only hastened the rush to automation.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Boston Herald,
21 July 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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