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as in accelerates
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 stimulates
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 quickens
When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.
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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Love is in the air on the Colorado plains — the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
—Thomas Peipert, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
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This iterative approach accelerates the development process and can enhance the final product's quality, as continuous user input ensures better alignment with market needs.Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This approach - Model-as-a-Service - not only reduces costs but also accelerates the adoption of AI across various industries.Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, the treatment stimulates the production of collagen and the growth of smoother, more even skin.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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This stimulates autophagy and detox enzymes, resulting in a deep cleansing of the cells and tissue.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Our show often pushes boundaries somewhat for the network, so that’s not abnormal for them.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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Lean on a Success Partner Find someone who knows you well, celebrates your wins, pushes you to move forward, and supports you when things get tough.AllBusiness, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Quickens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickens. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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