quickens

verb

present tense third-person singular of quicken
1
as in accelerates
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 stimulates
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 quickens More potassium nitrate sustains a longer burn; more sulfur quickens the explosion. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 As technology advances, the pace of deforestation only quickens, resulting in the penetration and destruction of even the most remote wildernesses. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 The pace quickens, the characters start using their brains and there's even the smallest smidgen of levity mixed in with all the heads on pikes and grieving mothers. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026 Here, Wasser quickens the song’s tempo, doing away with the low-key horns and replacing them with lush strings. — David Harris, SPIN, 16 June 2026 Carney briefly quickens the rhythm in the middle, an ingenious little trick that makes the whole song seem anxious. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026 Without warning, the ocean quickens, and waves start whipping in suddenly. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 This agility and decisiveness become critical as the global pace quickens and markets grow more crowded and fragmented. — Jonathan Levanon, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026 Our pulse races, our breath quickens, our mind goes into battle mode. — Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickens
  1. accelerates
  2. stimulates
  3. rushes
  4. pushes
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  • This shift accelerates a broader trend of moving sovereign gold reserves back to the region from London and coincides with a 21-month buying streak that added 20 tons in July 2026 alone.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That distinction matters as the United States accelerates investment in domestic mining, refining and magnet manufacturing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • Marketing material for the serum asserts that mineral-rich comfrey bolsters bones, tendons and ligaments and noni stimulates circulation and supports detoxification.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The percussive vibration unclogs impurities and excess sebum while the accompanying massage motion stimulates blood microcirculation and supports lymphatic drainage—exactly the mechanisms Cirino prioritizes in his professional treatments.
    — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of stimulates
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  • The salsa rushes the senses more thrillingly with its distinct, smoky-cherry notes from chile puya.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Water rushes past, glinting silver in the light of the sun, just risen above the mountains that ring the bay.
    — Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rushes
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  • Advertisement As the industry pushes to make AI build itself, a debate has opened over what that will do to the pace of progress.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That timeline pushes back estimates from earlier public statements.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
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