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as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season
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as in pushed
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 expanded
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 accelerated
Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The accelerated simulation means a neural network for piloting robots can spend the virtual equivalent of decades learning to pick up objects, walk, or manipulate tools during just hours of real computer time.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
More than two-thirds of boards of directors accelerated digital business initiatives as a result.
—Dani Mariano, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
During this time of accelerated change, microhabits let leaders test strategies, adapt rapidly, and refine approaches without committing to large-scale changes prematurely.
—Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The accelerated simulation means a neural network for piloting robots can spend the virtual equivalent of decades learning to pick up objects, walk, or manipulate tools during just hours of real computer time.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
But ironically, even countries that fear Chinese power have accelerated aspects of their economic integration with it.
—Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
More than two-thirds of boards of directors accelerated digital business initiatives as a result.
—Dani Mariano, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerated
Verb
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Just handshakes, quiet embraces and a hurried effort by the military to get everybody home in time for Christmas.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Mings’ handball turned out to be decisive and Emery, speaking in a hurried post-match press conference, partially blamed his team’s loss on the incident.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Darwin hastened to accept the offer to see the watery part of the world and all its thrilling natural features.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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Change will inevitably be slow but it can surely be hastened by the government and wider society acknowledging the unique and powerful role DPOs should be allowed to play and to begin clearing a space for this to grow.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Property taxes have skyrocketed with the rapid uptick in home values and home insurance has significantly outpaced inflation as severe weather becomes more common and destructive, increasing rates across the board as insurers spread the risk throughout their pool of clients.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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The first stage performed well, but the Starship upper stage experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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