quickening 1 of 3

adjective

as in vitalizing

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quickening

2 of 3

noun

as in acceleration

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quickening

3 of 3

verb

present participle of quicken
1
as in accelerating
to cause to move or proceed fast or faster she eventually quickened her pace so she could keep up with the others

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2
as in stimulating
to give life, vigor, or spirit to the news that we'd head to Florida for Christmas quickened the children, who instantly began jumping for joy

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Recent Examples of quickening
Noun
Similar scenes of digital quickening are taking place all over Silicon Valley. — Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 6 July 2026 The quickening of time will soon expose a partial, temporary truth, lodged within my grandmother’s premonition. — Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Recently, though, Disney has begun making moves — including the poaching of Zameczkowski — that suggest its pace of activity in APAC could be quickening. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 When a fire tore through Kantamanto that January, devouring eight acres, or nearly 60 percent of the market’s retail-facing side, the community of 30,000 retailers, traders and vendors all but lost hope in a business model that was already buckling under fashion’s ever-quickening pace. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 Anti-Semitic violence in the Western world is quickening in tempo and intensifying in lethality. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 From corrective eye surgery to confining plasma for nuclear fusion research and from entertainment to quickening checkout at supermarkets, lasers are now part of our everyday lives. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 In their study published in Friday's Science Advances, the scientists said the quickening rate of change is even more concerning than the raw numbers. — ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 Ronen Tanchum Imagine being able to influence the weather merely by quickening your steps, lifting an arm or spinning around. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Perhaps this is the new normal for a luxury industry in flux, transformed by economic headwinds, a quickening innovation cycle, and a young generation of consumers disillusioned with the status quo. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickening
  1. activating
  2. acceleration
  3. accelerating
  4. stimulating
  5. energizing
  6. rushing
  7. stirring
  8. inducing
Adjective
  • After such an activating start to the year, you’re invited to rest, reflect, and reconnect with your spiritual side.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of activating
Noun
  • The mission would have marked an acceleration, with a record 12 days between launches.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Solar's acceleration has been especially dramatic over the past several years.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of acceleration
Verb
  • Analysts say the shift could reshape Africa’s automotive industry by creating jobs, developing local supply chains and accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, although weak infrastructure and policy uncertainty remain significant obstacles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In her new role, the company said Kanemitsu will oversee its strategic vision and day-to-day operations across Japan, focusing on accelerating customer success, deepening partner relationships and driving regional growth.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • My grandparents have found that compression socks help relieve some of the discomfort and swelling that comes from prolonged restricted movement by stimulating circulation in your legs.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At night, a retinoid or retinol is one of the best ingredients for improving fine lines and stimulating collagen over time.
    — Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • For example, lavender is said to have a calming effect, while citrus scents will seem more energizing and lively.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Definition of energizing
Verb
  • The film’s poetic structure broaches such thorny topics without rushing toward easy resolution.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Vikings have been a below-average rushing team in each of O’Connell’s four seasons.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of rushing
Verb
  • The Virgo Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, stirring curiosity and a desire to expand.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nevertheless, everything just merges into one, even at times of high drama, such as Middlesbrough’s stirring run to the 2006 UEFA Cup final.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of stirring
Adjective
  • Work in context is both more productive and less burnout-inducing.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • In the fifth and final season of The Boys, creator-showrunner Eric Kripke and his writers’ room had their work cut out for them, with a complex cast of characters’ arcs to wrap up, from the heartbreaking to the adrenaline-inducing and absurdly hilarious.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Definition of inducing

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