1
as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
she eventually quickened her pace so she could keep up with the others
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2
as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the news that we'd head to Florida for Christmas quickened the children, who instantly began jumping for joy
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Recent Examples of quicken
That's about how far the reservoir has dropped since 2020, though the decline can quicken the lower the water goes because the reservoir is essentially V-shaped.
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Scientists anticipate that Earth's rotation will quicken enough to create three shorter days between July and August.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Embracing cross-functional teams that blend IT with business strategy helps quicken market response, spur innovation and boost accountability for customer experience impact.
—Pawan Vadapalli, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Birth after death For centuries, Catholic dogma and Western legal precedent have mandated immediate cesarean section when a pregnant woman died after quickening, the point when fetal movement becomes discernible.
—Lindsey Breitwieser, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Scientists anticipate that Earth's rotation will quicken enough to create three shorter days between July and August.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Embracing cross-functional teams that blend IT with business strategy helps quicken market response, spur innovation and boost accountability for customer experience impact.
—Pawan Vadapalli, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Birth after death For centuries, Catholic dogma and Western legal precedent have mandated immediate cesarean section when a pregnant woman died after quickening, the point when fetal movement becomes discernible.
—Lindsey Breitwieser, The Conversation, 1 July 2025
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Cade Saunders and Elijah Womack both had rushing TDs in the first quarter to accelerate the blowout, and Saunders also had a pick to set up another first-half score.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say the shift is accelerating decision-making and increasing the likelihood of military action.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, playful responsiveness stimulates the vagus nerve, a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system linked to relaxation and safety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But throughout the forum, experts warned against rushing into adoption for the sake of innovation.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Quicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quicken. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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