1
as in accelerates
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 stimulates
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 quickens
Carney briefly quickens the rhythm in the middle, an ingenious little trick that makes the whole song seem anxious.
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Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Without warning, the ocean quickens, and waves start whipping in suddenly.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The Houston thaw got underway Tuesday afternoon, but the pace quickens Wednesday and Thursday ahead of our next arctic cold front.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Our pulse races, our breath quickens, our mind goes into battle mode.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
Without warning, the ocean quickens, and waves start whipping in suddenly.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The Houston thaw got underway Tuesday afternoon, but the pace quickens Wednesday and Thursday ahead of our next arctic cold front.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Our pulse races, our breath quickens, our mind goes into battle mode.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickens
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The companies that structure their data for agents now, rather than locking it inside app interfaces, will be better positioned as that transition accelerates.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Makary has touted his accomplishments as commissioner, including his priority voucher program that accelerates review times for certain drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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By delivering low-frequency electrical pulses, the implant stimulates those receptors and influences how the body responds to rising blood pressure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The caffeine in coffee stimulates the bowels.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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With no way to stop it, Beth rushes to get the horses out in a trailer while Rip cuts the fences in an effort to give their cattle a fighting chance.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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It’s also borne of relentless aggression on the forecheck, which can lead to a fair amount of odd-man rushes toward Andersen’s net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner, Vibe centers on two inseparable friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the limit.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The problem is that urgency pushes people toward fast decisions — and wildfire smoke is exactly when bad air purifier choices become expensive.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Quickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickens. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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