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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
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Neither rationale is adequate when set against the population-level consequences of accelerated resistance.
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Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
As the animals barreled out of the trees, the driver accelerated, using the truck as a moving barrier to block the bear and let the calf escape.
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Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Neither rationale is adequate when set against the population-level consequences of accelerated resistance.
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Robert Glatter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
Those expanding responsibilities have also accelerated investment in warehouse automation.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
As the animals barreled out of the trees, the driver accelerated, using the truck as a moving barrier to block the bear and let the calf escape.
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Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerated
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Instead, Mahan and his wealthy Silicon Valley backers talked themselves into a rushed and premature campaign that was never remotely competitive.
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As immigration officers arrested her six weeks ago, through tears and a rushed goodbye, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had a request for her daughter.
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And Harleys has entirely redesigned the rear -suspension and increased its travel 117 per cent to five inches (13 cm).
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The share of workers with hybrid schedules has increased a bit, while the share in fully remote positions has only seen a slight decline.
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Earlier this week Iran also pushed back against a statement from France’s President Emmanuel Macron that said France, Oman and others would collaborate on removing mines from the strait.
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Falling oil prices and the easing of a commodities crunch have pushed countries — wary of being left exposed by another global crisis akin to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — to shore up their stockpiles.
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Since his appointment to COO in 2018, the firm’s assets under management have roughly doubled, while its client base has expanded across new geographies.
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Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%.
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The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.
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Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
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Revenue at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, rose to $77 million from roughly $50 million in 2024, the filing shows.
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But under the new system, average premiums rose — pushing more people to drop coverage.
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Locals and tourists hurried around the pavilions showcasing the best of each state and territory.
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People rushed for cover under restaurant tables and hurried out of their homes into the streets.
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About 100 shots in the film were augmented with AI, Erwin said, using a combination of platforms that aggregate AI tools such as Luma, Amazon’s Project Nara and Magnific.
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The strapless gown was designed with a cutout beneath the bust line and symmetrical cutouts at the hips augmented by crisscross fabric.
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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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