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accelerates

VERB

increase speed, timing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance expedite further hasten open up quicken spur step up stimulate

STRONG

drive dust forward gun hurry impel precipitate railroad rev roll tool

WEAK

fire up hammer on lay a patch lay rubber make tracks nail it peel rubber put on afterburners put pedal to metal rev up speed up step on gas

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block cease check delay discourage halt hinder slow stop

STRONG

dissuade repress wait

WEAK

decelerate defer impede postpone retard slow down

Example Sentences

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Global oil demand could plateau as this trend accelerates around the world.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Investors who are about to supply tens of billions of dollars to the company will feel better if Starship development accelerates.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

“The early close of our Armis acquisition meaningfully expands our TAM and accelerates our subscription revenue growth trajectory,” Chief Financial Officer Gina Mastantuono said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

As climate change accelerates, understanding how these animals manage heat could be key to protecting them and preserving marine ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 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