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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There’s a moment early in Beast — a raw, pulse-quickening opening sequence when the film lights up the screen and tips its hat to what’s to come.
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Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
From corrective eye surgery to confining plasma for nuclear fusion research and from entertainment to quickening checkout at supermarkets, lasers are now part of our everyday lives.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Since the institution of the latest deadline, the pace of negotiations has quickened.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In their study published in Friday's Science Advances, the scientists said the quickening rate of change is even more concerning than the raw numbers.
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Sean Sennett, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
From corrective eye surgery to confining plasma for nuclear fusion research and from entertainment to quickening checkout at supermarkets, lasers are now part of our everyday lives.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Since the institution of the latest deadline, the pace of negotiations has quickened.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In their study published in Friday's Science Advances, the scientists said the quickening rate of change is even more concerning than the raw numbers.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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China's economy appeared to be starting the year on a strong note, with GDP growth accelerating to 5% in the first quarter.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Their hand is also forced by climate change, war and the accelerating rush for timber and minerals.—
Literary Hub,
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18 May 2026
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Certain exercises can help slow bone loss and stimulate bone growth.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
14 May 2026
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The real show, however, takes place on the surface, as the big, meaty bugs stimulate some of the hottest topwater action of the year.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Mary was a vacuum—conceived as little more than an American everywoman—and Lasser rushed to fill that void with her own experience.—
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18 May 2026
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In the second game, Fields had a rushing touchdown and defensive end Donte Campbell had a fumble recovery for a touchdown.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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“Quicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quicken. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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