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accelerated

ADJECTIVE
sped up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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The Hangzhou-based tech giant, which runs some of the country's biggest ecommerce platforms, has accelerated its pivot to AI in recent years.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Her older sons were close to the median, one on a skateboard and the other on skates, as the two cars seemingly accelerated and descended on them, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The Japanese economy accelerated during the first quarter, backing the case for another interest-rate increase as the Middle East conflict raises inflation risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Consumer inflation accelerated to 3.8% in April, the highest reading in three years, while core prices, excluding food and energy prices, rose at a 2.8% rate.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

To combat it, spraying with DDT was begun, first in a small way, then at a suddenly accelerated rate in 1953.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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