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as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in rushing
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 expanding
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 accelerating
The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid iteration and integration into broader counter-drone defense networks, potentially accelerating deployment compared with traditional defense development cycles.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
That steep pressure gradient works like the atmosphere stepping on the gas pedal, accelerating winds across the region.
—Vytas Reid, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Enterprise adoption is accelerating.
—Michelle Taite, Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
Both candidates see the accelerating cost of living and the elements pushing it higher as an issue requiring significant attention.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Analysts across Wall Street were happy after Oracle delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results , with accelerating cloud infrastructure growth helping ease concerns about the scale and profitability of its artificial intelligence infrastructure investments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Destroying Iran’s missile threat Israeli intelligence assessments before the operation indicated Iran was accelerating its ballistic missile production with plans to reach 8,000 missiles by 2027.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Although a surge in energy demand has driven up power generated from fossil fuels, renewables are accelerating beyond those gains, mostly for economic reasons.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
That transformation may prove especially important at a time of accelerating species loss on Earth.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
That steep pressure gradient works like the atmosphere stepping on the gas pedal, accelerating winds across the region.
—Vytas Reid, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Enterprise adoption is accelerating.
—Michelle Taite, Harvard Business Review, 11 Mar. 2026
Both candidates see the accelerating cost of living and the elements pushing it higher as an issue requiring significant attention.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Analysts across Wall Street were happy after Oracle delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results , with accelerating cloud infrastructure growth helping ease concerns about the scale and profitability of its artificial intelligence infrastructure investments.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Destroying Iran’s missile threat Israeli intelligence assessments before the operation indicated Iran was accelerating its ballistic missile production with plans to reach 8,000 missiles by 2027.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Although a surge in energy demand has driven up power generated from fossil fuels, renewables are accelerating beyond those gains, mostly for economic reasons.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
That transformation may prove especially important at a time of accelerating species loss on Earth.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerating
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The energy of nearby Washington Square Park flowed inside the hotel, with business partners and the local university crowd rushing in and out between meetings and classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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One European Central Bank policymaker cautioned against rushing to action, but nevertheless said that the probability of the next move in interest rates being an increase rather than a cut had gone up, Bloomberg reported.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has long focused on public safety, expanding amenities and making streets safer.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The interesting twist on Miami’s case is their test balloon is being floated as the powers-that-be debate expanding the NCAA Tournament field.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Experts say travelers planning summer trips may be able to limit the impact of rising airfares by booking earlier rather than waiting for last-minute deals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Footage in the aftermath of the strike shows flames and smoke rising from the top of the building, though no injuries were reported.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento will see temperatures pushing toward 90 by midweek.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tensions in the Middle East are pushing the United Kingdom to consider new military technology to protect global energy supplies.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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On the artificial intelligence front, Oracle reported an earnings beat and issued strong guidance, boosting its stock as much as 10% higher in extended trading.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company is focusing on fueling innovation, boosting consumer engagement and powering the traditional watch business – in addition to improving the cost structure, among other efforts.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dreaming about winning that swelling $533 million Mega Millions prize?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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But most senior travelers have a higher risk of swelling and suffering from deep vein thrombosis while flying.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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More importantly, the romance of the blockade seems to have darkened the German public’s opinion of the coal industry, hastening the nation’s green transition.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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There were also suggestions that players not in Pereira’s first-choice XI felt detached from the first team, hastening the rise of discontent.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Accelerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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