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accelerates

VERB

increase speed, timing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance expedite further hasten open up quicken spur step up stimulate

STRONG

drive dust forward gun hurry impel precipitate railroad rev roll tool

WEAK

fire up hammer on lay a patch lay rubber make tracks nail it peel rubber put on afterburners put pedal to metal rev up speed up step on gas

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check delay discourage halt hinder slow stop

STRONG

dissuade repress wait

WEAK

decelerate defer impede postpone retard slow down

Example Sentences

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In every scenario outlined by the Bank, the rising cost of living – as measured by inflation – accelerates this year, with more uncertainty about what happens thereafter.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Investors who are about to supply tens of billions of dollars to the company will feel better if Starship development accelerates.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“The early close of our Armis acquisition meaningfully expands our TAM and accelerates our subscription revenue growth trajectory,” Chief Financial Officer Gina Mastantuono said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

More than 90% of pancreatic tumors carry a mutation called RAS, which accelerates tumor growth and historically has been nearly impossible to treat with drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Today, the number two train accelerates to over 40 miles an hour as it rumbles toward the Chambers Street express stop.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell