ACCELERATING Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

accelerating

verb

Definition of accelerating

present participle of accelerate

as in increasing

to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number toy purchases accelerate dramatically during the Christmas season

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as in rushing

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 expanding

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 accelerating That would mean accelerating from Indonesia's roughly 5% decade-long growth average while keeping the deficit below its 3% statutory ceiling. — Celestine Iyer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 For Kraft Heinz, that’s accelerating a shift already underway in Europe toward shorter ingredient lists, smaller portions, and more high-protein products. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 In his new role, Pucacco is expected to focus on strengthening Roku’s revenue operating model, accelerating international monetization, and to help scale the company’s advertising business globally. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 In Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, governments are looking to nuclear energy as a stable power source in the face of geopolitical uncertainty, increasing electricity demand, and accelerating climate change. — Roxy Ekberg, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 Their questions about the accelerating pace of contemporary life quickly led them to technology and AI —not only as subjects, but as tools in the creative process. — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 Fedorov, a popular minister credited with modernizing Ukraine’s armed forces and accelerating the military’s embrace of technology and drone warfare, was dismissed last month after reportedly falling out with the country’s top military commander. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 About one minute after takeoff, the Learjet 55 turned to the left and started a violent dive, descending at nearly 10,000 feet per minute while accelerating to more than 275 MPH, according to information collected by investigators. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 The county is now accelerating development timelines and reducing unnecessary regulatory hurdles. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Qantas said demand for international travel remained strong, with both Qantas and its low-cost carrier Jetstar increasing capacity and unit revenue, although higher fuel costs weighed on international earnings.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
His foundation is aiming to spend $200 billion by 2045 with an increasing focus on AI.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

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The defense, which also received an influx of talent through the portal, hopes to improve on finishing near the bottom of the conference in scoring, rushing and passing defense categories.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Raleek Brown transferred from Arizona State after rushing for 1,141 yards last season while Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman, a transfer from Auburn, give Texas one of the most talented wide receiver duos in the country.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rushing

Verb

Axel Springer is expanding in the Middle East, joining a growing number of Western publishers with an editorial presence in the region — and testing a key pillar of its editorial beliefs.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Mamdani’s signature 2-K program is scheduled to launch this fall with 2,000 students in select school districts, with the goal of expanding citywide over four years.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

For the first time, Fed officials described the demand generated by AI infrastructure buildouts as something that could continue to drive up prices for tech products and electricity—thereby pushing up inflation.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Canada has responded with its own retaliatory tariffs and pledged an aid package for affected companies, with Prime Minister Mark Carney commanding public support for the economic pain that will result from pushing back.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pushing

Verb

Most claims about cornstarch in gardening, such as repelling ants or boosting water retention, lack scientific evidence.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
The city of Atlanta has secured up to $50 million in philanthropic funding for Mayor Andre Dickens’ legacy project aimed at boosting development in historically underserved neighborhoods.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of boosting

Verb

That mix of showers and storms continue for the rest of the week, ramping up over the weekend, with wet weather chances swelling to 60% Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
The condition may have caused pain and produced a deformation or swelling on her chest.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of swelling

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At heart Koosha appeared to be engaged in hastening the end-of-cinema moment Damon was predicting — and with the very source material supposedly staving it off.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
There are plenty of studies suggesting that AI is hastening our collective cognitive decline.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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