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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
So Trump may accelerate what Moscow and Beijing see as that self-weakening trend.
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Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
In the months that have followed, as the presidential election race has continued to accelerate, Flanagan has continued this intentional approach to dressing for the campaign trail.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
What’s particularly interesting, though, is that these collaborations have accelerated over the past decade.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
And the trend is only accelerating; 86% of US respondents project an increase in use of ALSPs in the next 12 months.
—Richard Punt, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
In the months that have followed, as the presidential election race has continued to accelerate, Flanagan has continued this intentional approach to dressing for the campaign trail.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
What’s particularly interesting, though, is that these collaborations have accelerated over the past decade.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
And the trend is only accelerating; 86% of US respondents project an increase in use of ALSPs in the next 12 months.
—Richard Punt, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerate
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Even with all the steps your government and Police Department are taking to increase safety and improve driving conditions, the most influential safety factor remains you, the individual behind the wheel.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Speed, distraction, infrastructure and, as a Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network investigation revealed in 2018, the increasing presence of large trucks and SUVs with their higher front ends, have all played a role, along with factors, including darkness and impairment.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Three victims died at the scene, while a fourth was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, according to the Fire Department.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Preparations were rushed across the Greater Antilles, with hurricane warnings issued for the Turks and Caicos, southeastern Bahamas, and Cuba.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Her re-election sets Phoenix up to continue growing the burgeoning technology and health care industries, building sustainable infrastructure to combat climate change and expanding public transportation options.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, the plan builds on that foundation by strengthening and expanding community partnerships and coordinating routine meetings to monitor progress.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Orediggers entered Saturday ranked 10th in the region and need to rise into the top seven in order to reach the postseason.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Shares of the company rose more than 6% Friday morning before the market opened.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Winds push warm water from the eastern Pacific toward Asia, warming surface temperatures in the western Pacific.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The ultrasonic waves emitted by this device essentially help to shake congestion loose, gently pushing blackheads out of pores without the need for firm pressure or painful extractions.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Historically, alliances have been forged by individual leaders and have served to augment a nation’s strength in case of war.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Lores says repeatedly finding moments to learn and augment his overall skill set was a significant trigger shot to his career.Natalie McCormick, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Wait until forsythia shrubs are flowering and buds swell on rose canes before pruning in late winter or early spring.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Excitement for the Christmas ball swelled as the final day progressed.Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, Trump's tax cut would likely hasten the insolvency of the Social Security trust fund, which relies on those income taxes for funding, according to the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s smorgasbord of tax proposals are poised to hasten Social Security’s insolvency, according to a recent report by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.William Gavin, Quartz, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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