Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for accelerator. Search instead for acciaccatur.
Definitions

accelerator

[ak-sel-uh-rey-ter] / ækˈsɛl əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
machine for giving charged particles high velocity
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But when his acceptance letter arrived in 2024, the AI boom was already well underway, and an offer from Y Combinator to join its accelerator program in the winter won out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This upgrade will take advantage of the High-Luminosity LHC accelerator to gather more data and explore rare particles in greater detail.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Competitors SK Hynix and Samsung are reportedly sole HBM4 suppliers for Nvidia’s new accelerator, raising questions for Micron.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Roy Lee eased up on the accelerator a bit.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam