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
The moon and Mercury harmonize today, quickening the pace of communication with friends and colleagues.
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USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The pace of change has quickened in the last few months with Line Friends Square opening in April and Take 2 and Escapology opening in May.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
The Next Gen Finals has tried to quicken the pulse with a faster four-game set format, a simplified scoreboard and less dead time between points.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Avoid storing near ethylene-producing fruits: Avoid storing next to items like onions, apples, pears, or avocados, which can quicken the ripening process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
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USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The pace of change has quickened in the last few months with Line Friends Square opening in April and Take 2 and Escapology opening in May.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
The Next Gen Finals has tried to quicken the pulse with a faster four-game set format, a simplified scoreboard and less dead time between points.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Avoid storing near ethylene-producing fruits: Avoid storing next to items like onions, apples, pears, or avocados, which can quicken the ripening process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quicken
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As for Nowak’s question about the possibility of AWS’ growth rate accelerating in the back half of the year, Jassy wouldn’t directly answer it but stressed his optimism, in part stemming from AWS customers starting to deploy more AI products at scale that should continue to ramp in coming quarters.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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This substantial increase in funding is intended to support the administration's efforts to accelerate deportations in pursuit of fulfilling President Trump's goal of removing one million individuals within a year.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The bill follows advocacy efforts by TKO, the parent company of UFC and WWE, to stimulate interest in Congress for creating more and better professional opportunities for boxers in the U.S.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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But policymakers have so far avoided the mass cash handouts that the U.S. and Hong Kong gave residents to stimulate spending after the pandemic.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Paramedics tried to resuscitate her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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South Korea, which recently dealt with the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, rushed with its new leadership to make a deal with the U.S. as the country initially faced a 25% tariff rate against its exports.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Quicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quicken. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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