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
Volvo famously made their seat belt patent freely available in 1959 to prioritize public safety over profit, while Tesla notably announced its own open-source patent pledge in 2014 to accelerate the development and adoption of electric vehicle technologies.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
EVs accelerate instantly when the pedal is pressed down firmly.
—New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025
Tesla’s growth will accelerate 35% in 2026, says Deepwater’s Gene Munster.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
EVs accelerate instantly when the pedal is pressed down firmly.
—New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2025
Tesla’s growth will accelerate 35% in 2026, says Deepwater’s Gene Munster.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
After the combination mixes and ignites in the combustion chamber, the resulting high-pressure gases produce thrust and eventually accelerate the rocket into the hypersonic realm.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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That reticence could conceivably involve suppressing concerns about how the U.S. military’s increasing involvement in domestic missions is placing strains on resources and readiness.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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But construction materials, computer parts, cooling infrastructure, and power supplies are just some of the costs that are likely to increase as a result of the tariffs.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Williams, a three-year veteran who has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, is eligible for an extension.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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The potential is immense: Businesses can expand into new markets without facing financial roadblocks, while individuals can access their money without bureaucratic delays.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Fans chose sides, hashtags trended, and both artists saw streaming numbers rise.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Famous Biscuits The petite breads rise tall and proud, tender and fluffy.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Are Puerto Rican filmmakers pushing for this to change?—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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But a significant portion of the rising demand came from high temperatures—particularly heat waves in India and China—that pushed consumers and businesses to crank up air conditioning.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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The rubber match has augmented stakes in a Tournament field with increasing parity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Attention also could be paid to dismantling foreign anticompetitive market distortions, in order to augment the benefits achieved through the Task Force.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The audio swells into an overwhelming crescendo of sound as the musician’s name and the album title flash across the screen.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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In November 2024, the actor and comedian told People that he was diagnosed in October after an upper respiratory infection caused swelling in his lymph nodes.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Teammate Fernando Clavijo hastened his growth on defense.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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These dust-heavy clouds then disappear more quickly and leave more Arctic ice exposed, hastening the melt.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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