speeding (up)

present participle of speed (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeding (up)
Verb
  • 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.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
  • 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.
    Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • 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.
    Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The abdomen may significantly protrude, pushing the diaphragm upward and making breathing more difficult.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Basically, the silicone cup creates suction around the area in question and you’re given a massage via pulling instead of pushing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
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“Speeding (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeding%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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