accelerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of accelerate
1
as in increases
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season

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2
as in rushes
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster we accelerated preparations for the hurricane upon hearing weather reports that it had gained speed

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3
as in expands
to make greater in size, amount, or number the company accelerated its advertising purchases even as the economy appeared to be in recession

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Recent Examples of accelerates Below that threshold, operating the observatory becomes increasingly difficult and its descent accelerates, NASA officials said in the statement. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The fix accelerates that to two years with just a 5% discount. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 CrowdStrike 's great quarter provided further proof that cybersecurity is mission-critical as AI adoption accelerates. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Those capabilities are now more important than ever as global warming accelerates. — Julia Cole, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Maintaining a healthy weight can prevent the chronic, systemic inflammation that is linked to metabolic syndrome, which directly accelerates structural skin and tissue aging. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 These questions are as important as ever as AI adoption accelerates. — Fran Rosch, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Electricity supplied to the system accelerates the rotor, retaining energy through its rotation. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026 By leveraging quantum mechanics, this type of computing accelerates processing speeds and technological progress exponentially. — Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerates
  1. increases
  2. rushes
  3. expands
  4. rises
  5. pushes
  6. augments
  7. swells
  8. hastens
Verb
  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
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  • Eddie George rushes for 216 yards, the second best opening-day NFL performance, in helping Tennessee past Oakland 24-21 in overtime.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In the commercial, Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark rushes over to his golf bag and pushes over golfer Alexis Miestowski to keep her from grabbing the Quantum Driver.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rushes
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  • Hydropower capacity expands China has continued adding hydropower capacity as part of its broader clean-energy expansion.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Based on the legend of the Chinese goddess Chang’e, this book reimagines and expands the myth to center her daughter, Xingyin, who flees her home and embarks on a bold adventure to save her mother while training in enemy territory.
    — Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of expands
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  • Customization Is Becoming Key in the Buying Process As the personal touch becomes paramount for customers, the need for custom pieces rises with it.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Out back, a custom stainless steel exhaust pipe rises vertically right next to the sissy bar, echoing classic vintage choppers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of rises
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  • Incoming low pressure from the west pushes away heat and allows better moisture to enter the state, raising rain chances as soon as Friday evening and increasing through the weekend.
    — Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Most of life is complex and multifaceted, and reading is one of the only habits that pushes back against the instinct to see things in black and white.
    — Mckenna Friedland, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushes
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  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the process of a centaur, who gets to choose and direct the technology that augments his work.
    — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of augments
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  • While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall, swells created by the hurricane could affect the coast of southwest Mexico and Baja California, as well as Southern California, per the National Hurricane Center.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While Karina was expected to stay well away from land, swells from the storm were likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula, the hurricane center said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of swells
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  • Most guidelines also recommend careful consideration for men who have had prostate cancer or are at risk of the disease, given lingering questions about whether hormone therapy hastens tumor growth.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • As Wembanyama garners worldwide attention, arriving right at Tatum and Silver’s New York doorstep in a moment that could change the sport, the NBA’s desire to expand hastens.
    — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of hastens

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“Accelerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accelerates. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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