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as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in to rush
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster
we accelerated preparations for the hurricane upon hearing weather reports that it had gained speed
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as in to expand
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the company accelerated its advertising purchases even as the economy appeared to be in recession
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Recent Examples of accelerate
The Pentagon should accelerate efforts to develop other such systems, working with traditional defense contractors and smaller startups to produce autonomous air and sea craft that can carry cargo.
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Rogers’ equaliser, paradoxically, accelerated Villa’s malfunctioning rather than proving a safe haven.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
As Hill sprinted from the trailing vehicle, the president was struck by a second and third shot as Hill crawled onto the back of the Kennedys' accelerating car.
—Bill Trott, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The investment helps to accelerate Mikuni’s goal of expanding to 50 locations by its 50th anniversary, Arai said in a news release announcing the deal.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Easy solution: increase the toll to keep more cars out of Midtown.—
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Though Congress began its new session just a little over a month ago, its approval rating has increased among Americans, according to new data from Gallup.—
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Harris has four straight years of 17 starts and 1,000 rushing yards to open his career.—
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As gunshots rained down and throngs of terrified parade-goers ran in all directions, Dr. David Baum rushed to render aid.—
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Meanwhile, about 90 minutes from L.A., Hollywood power couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have expanded their West Coast property portfolio with a vacation getaway in the mountain community of Lake Arrowhead.—
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The role has expanded into areas like physical security and global technology infrastructure.—
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The average tariff on all U.S. imports would rise from less than 3% to about 20%, Ashworth estimated.—
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Informal mining, also known as artisanal mining, is a common activity across much of West Africa and has become more lucrative in recent years because of a growing demand for metals and rising prices.—
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For the past week, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have repeatedly pushed unsubstantiated claims that dead Americans listed as 150 or older are receiving Social Security payments.—
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There’s also evidence that the breakdown of prebiotics in your gut can contribute to satiety (or fullness) as well as alleviate constipation by helping push stool along.—
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Retail: In China, robots are augmenting hotels and retail, disrupting customer and in-store digital experiences and enabling shopping on the go, increasing footfall and customer satisfaction.—
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But the rebellious grit, augmented by the game’s mature themes, does more than amplify an energetic liberalism during this 1995 period of revelation.—
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Cold exposure is particularly helpful for those who have irritable skin through the constriction of blood vessels, alleviating swelling and flushes.—
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Tannins swelling the structure and acidity bathing the flavors.—
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Soil moisture hastens the movement of nutrients through the soil and keeps materials in place.—
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Compared with the rest of the face, the lips have a thinner protective barrier, which hastens moisture loss.—
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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