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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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Kim said this year will mark an “unprecedented upgrade” in bolstering North Korea’s military capabilities as he accelerates the modernization of his conventional forces on land and at sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Rival IHI said that the changes "will not lead to an immediate acceleration of our defence equipment business", but "will have a significant impact on creating a market environment that accelerates international cooperation".

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Global oil demand could plateau as this trend accelerates around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

As climate change accelerates, understanding how these animals manage heat could be key to protecting them and preserving marine ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

One of them accelerates as it passes; a wheel dives into a water-filled pothole, spraying freezing muddy water over Salim’s pants and coat.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman