as in rate
an increasing in speed or rate of occurrence
Experts predict a steady acceleration in economic growth over the next two years.
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Recent Examples of acceleration
Of course, the gun provides the initial acceleration that allows the ramjet to ignite.
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New Atlas, 21 May 2025
There are also provisions for the acceleration of stock awards and options.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
There is athleticism, power and acceleration over small distances, but a speedster like Frimpong is something the current squad doesn’t possess.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Much like the Industrial Revolution, the acceleration of generative AI in recent years has already transformed the world and raised a flurry of concerns over how these new technologies will impact human labor.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 May 2025
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New Atlas, 21 May 2025
There are also provisions for the acceleration of stock awards and options.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
There is athleticism, power and acceleration over small distances, but a speedster like Frimpong is something the current squad doesn’t possess.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Much like the Industrial Revolution, the acceleration of generative AI in recent years has already transformed the world and raised a flurry of concerns over how these new technologies will impact human labor.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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Communities with higher vaccination rates have fewer opportunities to spread the virus.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Nonetheless, the study achieved high compliance rates and generated enough interest to justify follow-up research.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
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In October 2024, the meteorologist went viral after tearing up while providing updates on Hurricane Milton, which intensified into a Category 5 storm at an astonishing pace.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The pace of hiring was the lowest level seen since March 2023, ADP reported.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The entire bag can unzip to become a quilt if that’s more your speed.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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Research from the Center for Creative Leadership shows that organizations investing in courage-building leadership development see 25% improvement in decision-making speed and 35% better crisis response.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Get serious about pipeline velocity, win rates and quota attainment.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Related – his fastball velocity is down to an average of 92.4 mph this season, a full 2 mph lost since 2023.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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