as in vitalizing
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as in acceleration
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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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2
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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Noun
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But today’s social media — with its rapid acceleration of AI and other concerns — bums her out.—
Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
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The array of explosions also varied in terms of luminosity, which will aid researchers in their search for answers to dark energy and the acceleration of the universe.—
Verb
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
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As with every other defensive-minded candidate in this hiring cycle, Glenn would have to present a blueprint for accelerating Williams’ growth.—
Verb
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.—
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For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.—
Verb
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the mixture from scorching, until the mixture reaches 230 degrees, about 30 minutes.—
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Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.—
Verb
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This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.—
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And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.—
Adjective
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Having the queens impersonate musical icons and sing RuPaul songs isn’t exactly inspiring, and the choreography doesn’t make the most of the talent on hand.—
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Ahead of the 31st annual SAG Awards ceremony on Feb. 23, the star of The Last Showgirl, 57, pens an inspiring love letter to her fellow working actors.—
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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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