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as in rushed
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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as in stimulated
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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Recent Examples of quickened
Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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According to Newsweek, since 1970 the NFL has scheduled 30 games on Christmas but the number of games on the holiday has quickened.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
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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
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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, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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Conservative news website Townhall followed one minute after Jones, posting a clip of Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes giving a hurried initial news conference.David Ingram, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chappell and Webb have pushed each other out of their comfort zones to create some truly remarkable work in 2024.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Controversy stirred earlier this year upon the Washington Free Beacon unearthing White House visitor logs that said Podesta held a meeting with McUsic.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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City were uncharacteristically stirred beyond recognition but roused themselves and did not lose another league game for the rest of the campaign, winning 19 of the final 23.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 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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City Schools Chancellor David Banks was set to retire and leave office late this year but instead hastened his departure to mid-October.David K. Li, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Aggressively low prices, rapid turnaround times, and unpredictable production schedules can put substantial financial strain on suppliers.Áine Clarke, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative includes $1.2 billion for long-term weapons contracts, while drawdown authority allows for rapid transfer of Pentagon stockpiles to Ukraine.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This swift response is helpful for strokes or heart attacks where prompt action can significantly impact results.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit argues that the delay violated Nebraska's Financial Data Protection and Consumer Notification of Data Security Breach Act, which requires prompt notification of affected individuals.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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When fighting climate change, there are very few quick wins that will result in expeditious results—even fewer that offer that same urgency in a cost-effective fashion.Dee Lawrence, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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As to availability, Cybertruck deliveries appear to be more expeditious, especially compared to this spring when posted wait times were as far out as 2025.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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