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
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported a notable acceleration in both household income and consumer spending for May 2026.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
So will the industry co-signs, the cultural placements, and the rapid acceleration of attention that followed.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
But beyond Micron, Qualcomm said late Wednesday that the acceleration of the AI era is forcing it to upgrade forecasts for its own growth in upcoming years.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
His rapid acceleration and hulking strength mean the Manchester City forward can start these runs from well behind the defender, then leave them chasing shadows moments later.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
So will the industry co-signs, the cultural placements, and the rapid acceleration of attention that followed.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
But beyond Micron, Qualcomm said late Wednesday that the acceleration of the AI era is forcing it to upgrade forecasts for its own growth in upcoming years.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
His rapid acceleration and hulking strength mean the Manchester City forward can start these runs from well behind the defender, then leave them chasing shadows moments later.
—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
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Plus, new members of this meat service can get 15% off their first order, and select states get free flat-rate shipping on orders of $125 or more.
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The 2026 tournament has the highest rate of goals per match in decades and is the first in World Cup history to have scored more than 200 goals (with two dozen matches still left to play).
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England fans accustomed to the relentless pace of the Premier League have loudly booed hydration breaks at the World Cup, but Thomas Tuchel’s side benefited from them after going down early in a comeback win over the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Tucked along Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Beach offers travelers a refreshing take on the Sunshine State—one defined less by high-rises and crowds and more by wide, uncrowded beaches and a distinctly relaxed pace.
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The Beltline allows only Class 1 or 2 e-bikes and speeds of only up to 15 mph.
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Pfendler appears to have broken both the previous women's speed record as well as the men's speed record, according to records maintained by Ocean Rowing Society International, which adjudicates ocean-rowing achievements for Guinness World Records.
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Your sentences have great velocity.
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The asteroid could, for example, be a contact binary, according to Michel, in which two separate bodies came together at low velocities.
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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