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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
Lia Picard, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
—Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the institution of the latest deadline, the pace of negotiations has quickened.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Asian stocks slumped more than 3%, as selling in Korean and Taiwanese shares quickened.
—Alex Gabriel Simon, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Prices have been steadily creeping higher since the start of the year, as Brent’s surge quickened.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Even after three decades of making such discoveries, Del Río said his pulse quickened.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Paces quickened, and the chefs’ concentration intensified.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The slide quickened from 2015 to 2024 as Oklahoma dropped from 37th to 48th.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The pace quickened again with Gitana VIII in 1984.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.
—Lia Picard, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
—Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, succession struggles and a string of weak rulers—some reigning for as little as a few months and often acting as mere puppets for others—quickened the empire’s fragmentation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the institution of the latest deadline, the pace of negotiations has quickened.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Asian stocks slumped more than 3%, as selling in Korean and Taiwanese shares quickened.
—Alex Gabriel Simon, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Prices have been steadily creeping higher since the start of the year, as Brent’s surge quickened.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Even after three decades of making such discoveries, Del Río said his pulse quickened.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Paces quickened, and the chefs’ concentration intensified.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The slide quickened from 2015 to 2024 as Oklahoma dropped from 37th to 48th.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The pace quickened again with Gitana VIII in 1984.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
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For students who arrive at college with several 4s and 5s, this can translate directly into accelerated coursework, earlier access to upper-level classes, and in some cases, a lighter course load during an otherwise demanding first year.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The accelerated demand for artificial intelligence is driving the hyperscale data center rise for more complex computing and apps like ChatGPT and Gemini.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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Longet and Williams were watching the speech from the senator's suite a few floors above and later rushed to the Good Samaritan Hospital to be with the Kennedy family until he was pronounced dead on June 6.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Some parents fear the damage is already done, while others are worried that the process feels rushed, but almost everybody has concerns about a technology that expands exponentially every day.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Economic development will be stimulated by large infrastructure investments, but energy and other resources will be strained.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Staying there feels like stepping back in time to a less crowded, less hurried version of Italy, where old men gather in front of the church to watch the world go by, and families with little kids enjoy a gelato on the terrace of the cafes on the main square.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Certainly, costs have risen, but those sorts of checks have made a hurried meal feel like an expensive indulgence and really not that different, cost-wise, from a full-service experience.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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One of the activities that received the most enjoyment from viewers was when the girls pushed themselves on the swing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Defense attorney Curtis Rogers pushed back against that claim, arguing in his opening statement that other school staffers, including Zwerner, could have acted.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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My grandmother stirred pots at dawn with instinct and devotion.—
Vikas Khanna,
Time,
13 May 2026
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The fast-moving process has stirred concern among residents and advocacy groups, who say the search for a new supplier could sideline public input.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This aroused suspicion and eventually led to searches of Kamnik’s phone, computer, and external hard drive, which revealed a massive trove of illicit material.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, the deputy secretary-general, said that given the high level of movement of people and goods across the region, coordinated preparedness and rapid information sharing are essential to preventing cross-border transmission.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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