accelerate
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.
See Examples For:
The company is “taking advantage of its AAA credit rating to secure long-term capital, preserve liquidity and accelerate investments in data centers, cloud capacity and AI infrastructure,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Together, we can accelerate innovation across the grocery industry and make online grocery more seamless and affordable for the millions of households we serve," Instacart's chief executive said.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
As deadlines for the ports’ clean-air goals are approaching, they are motivated to accelerate the transition to green vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
He also explained that the findings could help accelerate the commercial development of high-energy anode-free batteries.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Yes, despite its thimble-sized engine that sounded like a sewing machine, the Gremlin was managing to accelerate.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
![]()
As this technology accelerates its own evolution, the risk is that we struggle to keep pace and keep it under control, writes columnist Ben Cohen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
For the Bank of Japan, the key lies in whether wage growth momentum accelerates further, and if it continues and spreads across the economy, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events will increase as global warming accelerates because of fossil fuel emissions.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
A controlled human clinical trial will be needed to determine whether glucosamine directly accelerates Alzheimer's progression and, if so, which patients may be most vulnerable.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 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
![]()
A selloff in AI stocks accelerated after a fresh batch of quarterly results, with investors seeking a safe place to park their cash, pushing Treasury yields to multiweek lows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Regardless of which dataset or statistical method the researchers used, they found strong evidence that global warming has accelerated.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
From the end of 2020 prosecutions under the law restarted and accelerated.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Walking between vehicles at his family company's showroom outside Damascus, Hamza Sukkar, 25, said electric car purchases had accelerated recently.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
The driver hit the gas and the tires squealed as the truck made a sharp turn and then accelerated right through a bombed-out warehouse onto a parallel alley.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
![]()
The Taiwan-born businessman has advocated for the use of his company's chips in China, where Beijing has been accelerating development of its own semiconductors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
Countries have recognised the main barrier to accelerating those efforts is money.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Meanwhile, forecasts point to colder-than-usual weather in northwest Europe from next week, potentially boosting heating demand high and accelerating withdrawals from gas-storage facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
For nearly three decades, dark energy has been the leading explanation for one of astronomy's most puzzling discoveries: the universe is not simply expanding, but its expansion is accelerating.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
I was barely conscious of the sound of my heart accelerating, though, as my breathing became hyperventilation, I was aware of the sharp aching in my protesting ribs.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing accelerate
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Holes
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word