SPEEDING (UP) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

speeding (up)

verb

present participle of speed (up)

as in accelerating

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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With Russia's accelerating orbital forays, the clock appears to be ticking.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The Assisi gathering came as the Vatican is accelerating its humanitarian efforts for Ukraine following the entry into effect of a localized cease-fire in the devastated southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of accelerating

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To add to it, backup running back Tyler Goodson got his most burn as a Cowboy, rushing for 38 yards on 10 carries.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Some notes on other offensive positions Running back Ollie Gordon II set career highs in rushing attempts (25) and rushing yards (103).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rushing

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These higher-than-usual high tides are supercharged by winds blowing onshore, pushing more seawater on land.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
For Jeffries to get a chance to take the speaker’s gavel, Democrats must attain a net gain of three seats, pushing their numbers to at least 218 -- a simple majority.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

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