as in rate
an increasing in speed or rate of occurrence
Experts predict a steady acceleration in economic growth over the next two years.
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Recent Examples of acceleration
No major injuries or damage were reported; the distance was too short for major acceleration to occur, but the right tire of the Toyota was lightly grazed.
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PC Magazine, 6 July 2025
Direct evidence of an acceleration in human obsolescence remains scant so far.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 July 2025
An acceleration lane to merge into traffic from the southern entrance is also requested by the neighborhood, Shorey said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That acceleration, analysts caution, could come through Russian assistance, thanks to a blossoming military relationship the two neighbors have struck up in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 6 July 2025
Direct evidence of an acceleration in human obsolescence remains scant so far.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 July 2025
An acceleration lane to merge into traffic from the southern entrance is also requested by the neighborhood, Shorey said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That acceleration, analysts caution, could come through Russian assistance, thanks to a blossoming military relationship the two neighbors have struck up in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceleration
Noun
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Trump revealed the new rates in letters to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Truth Social over the weekend.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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In 2026, growth remains depressed at 1.5 per cent, and the unemployment rate edges up to 4.6 per cent.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Follow-up studies of people aged between 52 and 89 showed that those aging rapidly were 60% more likely to develop dementia, 18% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic illnesses, and 40% more likely to die within the same period compared to those who were aging at a slower pace.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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From 2019 through 2021, rates were inching up at a relatively slow pace, with 2021 seeing the biggest jump at 3 percent.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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On Sunday, the velocity on his four-seam fastball was down 1 mph.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Each role has been shaped by intense velocity, evolving technology, and relentless expectations.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Acceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceleration. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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