- past tense form of accelerate.
- past participle of accelerate.
accelerated
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China’s factory-gate inflation accelerated in May as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East kept fueling higher energy and commodity costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Dadhania noted that the initial price target of $70 was based on the assumption of accelerated revenue growth throughout 2026, supported by a boost in sales driven by the World Cup.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
As early animals adapted to new habitats and new reproductive strategies, species diversification accelerated.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“It is possible to have accessible, secure, reliable and verified elections, and also an accelerated vote count.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
They were caught up in accelerated courses and first-aid programs and a physical hardening regimen, which included jumping from this tree.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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