- present tense form of accelerate (3rd person singular).
accelerates
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But the prospect also carries environmental risks if increased traffic accelerates Arctic melting, with soot emissions that settle on the ice cap trapping heat from sunlight.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Demand for critical infrastructure that accelerates innovation in the U.S. and supports the economy will need to be met with capital, development capabilities, and additional power generation that benefits local communities,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Bank of America analyst Justin Post is even more upbeat, writing that cloud growth could reach 70% in the second quarter as Google accelerates capacity expansion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Beyond all of these, is the questions over future European gas demand as the continent accelerates its transition to renewable energy.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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
