accelerated
adjective
ac·cel·er·at·ed
ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-təd 
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1
: occurring or developing at a faster rate than usual
an industry that is growing at an accelerated pace
2
: designed to be completed in a shorter length of time than usual
taking an accelerated course in English
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The eye-popping spending on AI is justified, given the accelerated growth in its most consequential businesses.
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CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The accelerated pathways are built to acknowledge their previous learning experiences while also giving them clear direction.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Also in the hunt is Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the Orion spacecraft, which is proposing an accelerated plan to build a lunar lander cobbled together from hardware already in existence.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Elon’s full-time law school model is an accelerated one, aiming for students to complete the course of study in two and a half years instead of three.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
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CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
The accelerated pathways are built to acknowledge their previous learning experiences while also giving them clear direction.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Also in the hunt is Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for the Orion spacecraft, which is proposing an accelerated plan to build a lunar lander cobbled together from hardware already in existence.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Elon’s full-time law school model is an accelerated one, aiming for students to complete the course of study in two and a half years instead of three.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for accelerated
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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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