- present participle of accelerate.
accelerating
Example Sentences
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The countdown to insolvency is accelerating — and the rules of retirement planning just broke.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Her death made him reclusive and heartless, accelerating his loss of faith in humanity.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Astronomers say a recent challenge to one of the most important discoveries in modern cosmology has been resolved, with new research confirming that the universe is still expanding at an accelerating rate.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
“Oracle continues to deliver infrastructure at an accelerating pace with management highlighting expectations for F1Q27 delivery approaching 1 gigawatt, nearly the same capacity delivered in the prior four quarters combined,” Luria wrote.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
His voice was accelerating with emotion and rising again.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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