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 Boards are streamlining by choice rather than necessity, and in my experience, the prioritization of AI investments and strategy is accelerating the divestment of non-core assets faster than prior technology shifts. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Along with accelerating energy efficiency in homes and buildings, and increasing cleaner mobility, one of its strategies to get there is a three-year plan to divert 15% of waste from landfills. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Inequality began accelerating again in the late seventies, and the amount of assets in the hands of the top one per cent increased dramatically. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 There are more conflicts today than at any time since the Second World War, and climate disasters are accelerating. — Jeannie Annan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 In both cases, these partnerships could translate into years of accelerating demand for the high-value products Applied Aerospace manufactures. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Also, Johann Lurf’s Forever…Forever presents a vision of the cosmos in motion, with an ever-accelerating timelapse of the sun’s path filmed over 22 months. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 B’nai Brith has been warning for months that antisemitic violence is accelerating. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Huntington adding branches in the region, too Huntington has been rapidly accelerating across the region after announcing plans in 2024 to open 55 new branches across the Carolinas. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

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Verb

By merging the two failing car companies, Marchionne created the seventh-largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, increasing Fiat’s value more than tenfold.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
The company has been gradually increasing its use of AI across back office and customer-facing roles and has introduced an AI chatbot to its website to help customers plan their trips.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

Videos posted on social media showed a torrent of water rushing through a street near the Las Vegas Strip, with a Ferris wheel and casinos in the background.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
With air rushing back in to fill the region as the trough of lower pressure disappears, wind will gust 15-20 mph across the Central Valley and foothills later Tuesday afternoon and evening to fill the void.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of rushing

Verb

That law included provisions dramatically expanding the scope of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Altogether, Google is expanding automatic tracking support to cover more than 100 different exercises and sports, up from 10 previously.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of expanding

Verb

The travel-retail business is expected to continue rising due to a confluence of other factors, including the 4 to 5 percent yearly increase of travelers.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Super El Niño impact Inflation in India has been rising for 10 straight months, crossing the central bank's medium-term target of 4% in August, even as economic growth has been resilient so far.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of rising

Verb

On Frequency of Love, Monét stretches out, pushing the boundaries of the sophisticated, retro sound of her previous album and finding some surprising new angles to her songwriting.

— Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
The Kremlin has banned diesel exports due to the Ukrainian strikes, pushing global prices higher.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of pushing

Verb

The company dispensed with its DEI disclosures to investors, scrubbing any references to goals and resources aimed at boosting diversity at the company.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
In recent years, business has also benefited from factors outside the company’s control, like a country music resurgence boosting the sale of acoustic guitars and Taylor Swift inspiring more young women to take up the instrument.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of boosting

Verb

Soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Rolling out these commitments, Amazon seemed bent on convincing Americans that the swelling data center backlash is based on lies.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of swelling

Verb

All of us owe the foursome a thanks for hastening the demise of the old Latino political machines that birthed them and kept the city stuck in tribalism for too long.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Euthanasia, which is not legal in the United States, occurs when someone other than the patient administers medication with the intent of hastening the patient’s death, the journal states.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of hastening

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