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
  • While poverty is still very visible in rural areas, Morocco accelerates with its building plans, most notably the Grand Stade Hassan II.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Butler comeback was accelerated by 7-footer Andre Screen, who tied his career-high with four blocks in the game’s first 18 minutes.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of accelerate
Verb
  • Edwards rushed for only 18 yards in the first half, but the Chargers didn’t abandon the run.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Peterson rushed for 14,918 yards in his career, leading the league in rushing three times.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of rush
Verb
  • Final Thoughts While no one can predict exactly what will happen with taxes in 2025, one thing is certain: Change is coming and President-elect Trump is going to push hard for change.
    Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • That pushed his numbers to 77 receptions for 1,046, six more grabs than previous Chargers rookie record-holder Keenan Allen.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of push
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Thesaurus Entries Near speed (up)

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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 2 Jan. 2025.

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