as in vitalizing
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as in accelerating
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 stimulating
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 quickening
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
When a fire tore through Kantamanto that January, devouring eight acres, or nearly 60 percent of the market’s retail-facing side, the community of 30,000 retailers, traders and vendors all but lost hope in a business model that was already buckling under fashion’s ever-quickening pace.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Anti-Semitic violence in the Western world is quickening in tempo and intensifying in lethality.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 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.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 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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ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Ronen Tanchum Imagine being able to influence the weather merely by quickening your steps, lifting an arm or spinning around.
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Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this is the new normal for a luxury industry in flux, transformed by economic headwinds, a quickening innovation cycle, and a young generation of consumers disillusioned with the status quo.
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Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Beyond the pulse-quickening story, this film largely succeeds thanks to the riveting footage shot by the expedition team.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
The quickening of time will soon expose a partial, temporary truth, lodged within my grandmother’s premonition.
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Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Recently, though, Disney has begun making moves — including the poaching of Zameczkowski — that suggest its pace of activity in APAC could be quickening.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
When a fire tore through Kantamanto that January, devouring eight acres, or nearly 60 percent of the market’s retail-facing side, the community of 30,000 retailers, traders and vendors all but lost hope in a business model that was already buckling under fashion’s ever-quickening pace.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Anti-Semitic violence in the Western world is quickening in tempo and intensifying in lethality.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 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
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
Ronen Tanchum Imagine being able to influence the weather merely by quickening your steps, lifting an arm or spinning around.
—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Perhaps this is the new normal for a luxury industry in flux, transformed by economic headwinds, a quickening innovation cycle, and a young generation of consumers disillusioned with the status quo.
—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Beyond the pulse-quickening story, this film largely succeeds thanks to the riveting footage shot by the expedition team.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickening
Adjective
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After such an activating start to the year, you’re invited to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your spiritual side.
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The reviewer highlights its thrilling acceleration, sorted handling, and distinctive sci-fi aesthetic.
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The Abrams is powered by a 1,500-horsepower gas turbine engine, delivering excellent acceleration and cross-country mobility.
Verb
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The financial struggles led to them not being able to pay vendors, which led key brands to stop sending the retailers products to sell, further accelerating its decline.
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The move comes amid rising demand for local asset servicing, with Saudi Arabia accelerating the development of its capital markets as part of its Vision 2030 agenda.
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The process involved suctioning the newborn's airway and stimulating him.
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The addition of crushed silicate rock such as basalt to the soil can improve tree nutrition in two ways, either by stimulating tree growth via directly releasing nutrients into the soil, or by increasing soil PH.
Adjective
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For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
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Simmer beans, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes.
Adjective
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Work in context is both more productive and less burnout-inducing.
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In the fifth and final season of The Boys, creator-showrunner Eric Kripke and his writers’ room had their work cut out for them, with a complex cast of characters’ arcs to wrap up, from the heartbreaking to the adrenaline-inducing and absurdly hilarious.
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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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