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adjective

Definition of acceleratednext
as in rushed

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verb

past tense of accelerate
1
as in increased
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season

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as in pushed
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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as in expanded
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 accelerated
Adjective
If the city backs off the video gambling rollout, Bally’s will once again ramp up construction at an accelerated pace on the full entertainment complex, sources said. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 The shot was given an accelerated approval for those 65 years and older, meaning it was conditionally approved to get to people who need it faster, but the manufacturer must still conduct additional studies to confirm its benefits. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
Moderna subsequently revised its application to seek full vaccine approval for adults aged 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults aged 65 and older. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The panel endorsed the drugmaker’s request for traditional approval for the vaccine in adults ages 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults 65 and older, which requires further trials to prove clinical benefit. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accelerated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accelerated
  1. rushed
  2. increased
  3. pushed
  4. expanded
  5. quickened
  6. rose
  7. hurried
  8. augmented
Adjective
  • The teen’s family has said this was a rushed judgment that did not involve a thorough enough investigation.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • The rushed and botched release of Apple Intelligence made clear that Apple's AI strategy wasn't fully fleshed out.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of rushed
Verb
  • More drones and missiles are slipping through both sides’ fraying air defenses, meaning that the civilian death toll has increased, and more critical infrastructure is being damaged.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut’s homeless population increased for the fifth year in a row — though at a lower rate than the previous two years.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
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  • That trial is scheduled to begin next month, but could be pushed back or canceled altogether depending on what the judge decides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the past week, the administration has pushed back against the narrative that Iran has virtually shut down the critical choke point with the threat of missiles and drones.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushed
Verb
  • There were reports that Seagate expanded their head production facilities by 3X in Minneapolis in June, 2026.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The conflict in the Middle East has expanded over recent days, with tensions between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia ramping up.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanded
Adjective
  • The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.
    — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
    — Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of quickened
Verb
  • The price swung between $72 and $102 last month as hopes rose and fell that the United States and Iran could reach an agreement that would allow oil tankers to freely exit the Middle East again to deliver crude worldwide.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the share of California public safety employees with at least 15 years of tenure dramatically rose from about 10% in 1996 to 47% in 2024.
    — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of rose
Verb
  • For three consecutive evenings, just before dark, this bird zipped to the dining table, gobbled down a quick meal, then hurried back to its roost.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was on vacation when the mission began and hurried back to Washington as troops mobilized.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurried
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Ukraine has already augmented its air defenses around Odesa and other ports, with videos showing aircraft, including an F-16 and a Yak-52, shooting down Geran-4s.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It’s been a banner year for Dean, who kicked it off by winning the Grammy for Best New Artist in February and it’s been augmented by her making history.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
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