as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we have to speed up production if we are ever going to make the deadline
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Probably the most significant factor is the company's ever-present pressure to accelerate, even while taking on more and more challenging tasks.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025 -
If Ukraine and the U.S. reach an understanding acceptable to Trump, that could accelerate his administration’s push to peace talks.—
Matthew Lee and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Josh Jacobs rushed for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns, while Xavier McKinney racked up eight interceptions.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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Chinese exporters have been rushing to front-load outbound shipments since late last year on anticipation of more tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Party activists are pushing for Schumer to step down, and leading Democratic House members have publicly rebuked their Senate colleagues.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Speed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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