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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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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Combined with worries over increasing predator numbers and unpredictable winters, these circumstances had led managers to cut moose tags by more than 50 percent, the study’s authors explain.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Among the victims rushed to hospital, many had eye injuries, missing fingers or gaping holes in their abdomens, Reuters witnesses saw, indicating their proximity to the devices at the time of detonation.Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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As anticipated, some waits appeared throughout the day, particularly as voters rushed to cast ballots in the hours before polls closed.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 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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Game of Thrones pushed the genre snobbery toward fantasy.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The open-wheelers are collectively pushing back on a linguistic crackdown by the sport’s governing body.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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For those on social media, there is a way to track election results that might be helpful as a way to augment major media coverage.John Brandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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This means installing lighting at multiple levels including ceiling lights, table and floor lamps, and wall sconces to augment any natural light.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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As the crowd of protesters began to swell at Aubervilliers, about a mile and half from the Stade de France, an image was circulating on social media of masked men in black holding bats.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Gout Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe pain, redness, and swelling in the joints.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent, smaller elections suggested a new state law designed to hasten full unofficial results may delay publication of election night returns.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Forbes contributor Teresa Ghilarducci notes analyses arguing Trump’s plans would hasten insolvency for Social Security, and could lead to a 33% cut in benefits.Richard McGahey, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Accelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerate. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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