as in accelerated
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as in rushed
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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as in stimulated
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 quickened
Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
According to Newsweek, since 1970 the NFL has scheduled 30 games on Christmas but the number of games on the holiday has quickened.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
Adjective
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The real estate development industry is facing a period of accelerated transformation.—
Curtis Priest,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons continues to work on an accelerated timeline.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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My Dien is a hurried cluster that has grown up ad hoc, with buildings of varying sizes rising like reeds from a fertile swamp.—
Damien Cave,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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This comes as the Trump administration has faced growing criticisms for its hurried proceedings to remove as many noncitizens from the country as quickly as possible.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2025
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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Musk usefully stirred the pot on this issue.—
The Editors,
National Review,
30 Dec. 2024
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Prioritizing his future is prudent, even if Houston has already hastened everything about Smith’s development.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But after frequently visiting their local vet, who administrated antibiotics and painkillers, Luna's recovery hastened.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fanning out across downtown with no real destination is an L.A. tradition — what about joining the many immigrant rights groups who have set up rapid response networks to show up where la migra does?—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In an era of such rapid and enormous change, the characteristics that defined an American, an American body, and, therefore, American citizenship itself were unstable and uncertain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The only prompt each artist received from Urquiaga was a color—the rest was up to their interpretation.—
Allure Staff,
Allure,
9 June 2025
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The prompt introduction, which happened via a video call, highlights the bond Harry shared with his grandmother, which grew stronger after his mother’s tragic death in 1997.—
Audrey Schmidt,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Since 1997, the settlement, known as the Flores Agreement, has required federal U.S. immigration officials to hold migrant children in facilities that are safe and sanitary; provide them access to lawyers; and seek their expeditious release from government custody.—
May 22,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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The intensity of the penalties and their expeditious application surprised many, as did the speedy withdrawal of Western companies from Russia.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
21 June 2022
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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