speed (up)

verb

Definition of speed (up)next
as in to accelerate
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster we have to speed up production if we are ever going to make the deadline

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speed (up)
  1. accelerate
  2. rush
  3. push
Verb
  • In 2021, to fuel its growth and success, the founders bestowed the honor of accelerating the company to Rich Berry, a business school graduate with extensive experience in brand management specializing in the frozen foods industry.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Juan Soto agreeing to a record-shattering deal with the New York Mets on Sunday night should accelerate movement, allowing the four teams that fell short to, perhaps, shift their attention to Bregman.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerate
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  • Seattle scored over 20 points for the first time since Week 7 and rushed for a season-high 176 yards, led by Charbonnet, who had a career-high 134 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns starting in place of Kenneth Walker III (calf).
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The sophomore quarterback rushed for 97 yards in win over Bakersfield Christian.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of rush
Verb
  • His announcement comes as Democrats look to new leadership and seek to push back on the incoming Trump administration and Republican majorities in the Senate and the House.
    Julia Manchester, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Agency officials pushed tech firms to make security features free and automatic and to pay closer attention to the quality of their code.
    Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of push
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Thesaurus Entries Near speed (up)

speeds (up)

speed (up)

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“Speed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speed%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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