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
That impressive acceleration is something our judges found addictive.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
But the largest acceleration in deaths didn’t occur until after the government and health insurers implemented prescribing controls in the early 2010s.
—Ben Cocchiaro, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s also a My Mode setting that allows dialing in acceleration, braking and steering feel, and the imitation engine sound.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
But the largest acceleration in deaths didn’t occur until after the government and health insurers implemented prescribing controls in the early 2010s.
—Ben Cocchiaro, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s also a My Mode setting that allows dialing in acceleration, braking and steering feel, and the imitation engine sound.
—Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for acceleration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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Rising rates drive some customers to stop making payments.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The homicide rate has surged amid gang wars over control of lucrative drug routes, driving a sharp rise in Ecuadorian migration to the U.S.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Kiplimo’s overall pace Sunday came out to 4 minutes 19.5 seconds per mile.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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The emotional intensity of the game, the pace of play, the execution at such a high rate of speed.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The three-legged Boston Terrier bounds with the speed of a jackrabbit.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Wind speeds are predicted to range from 11 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Mets have been intrigued by the possibility of his velocity in a relief role, but valued the starting pitching depth in the past.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Cubs would also hope to tease a little more velocity back out of Pressly, who has historically had strong ground-ball numbers, which would play well on a team with multiple Gold Glove defenders.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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