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
The need for businesses, countries, cities and even individuals to be more resilient in the face of the quickening pace and increasing severity of climate disasters. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 The media, encouraged by negotiators themselves, often reinforces this view, noting that talks are progressing, referring to their quickening pace or intensifying efforts and the anticipation of further meetings. — John R. Bolton, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026 But that was one among many highlights of Paisley’s pulse-quickening 75-minute, 19-song set. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2026 The adjacent zip line provided some heart-quickening entertainment. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickening
  1. activating
  2. acceleration
  3. accelerating
  4. stimulating
  5. energizing
  6. rushing
  7. stirring
  8. inducing
Adjective
  • Same Pathway, Different Results Nearly all the tumors, 95% of them, carried an activating mutation in a single signaling system, the MAPK pathway.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • 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 result is reduced noise and quicker acceleration compared to the regular Rogue, Nissan says.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This would mark the second straight week that Bell’s acceleration, one of his biggest selling points as a then-prospect out of Louisville, really shined.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of acceleration
Verb
  • Leading equipment manufacturers, including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Liebherr, and SANY, are accelerating efforts to deploy zero-emission haul fleets across the industry.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That 12-month number would signal that the rate of price growth is accelerating and moving further from the Federal Reserve's goal of 2%.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of accelerating
Verb
  • The team also gave the muscle a workout, stimulating it with light for 15 minutes a day at two pulses per second.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Head spas are credited with cleansing the scalp, stimulating blood flow, strengthening hair follicles and lowering stress and anxiety.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • Really, the most energizing part of the movie is its surprise subject matter.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over and just cooked through, 3–4 minutes more.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of stirring
Adjective
  • The environment around Venus at the top of the month is pointed, confrontational, and probably a bit rage-inducing.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Then there’s ker, a tangy berry from Jaisalmer traditionally snacked on to boost stamina, which the bartenders infuse into gin for a refreshing (stamina-inducing, even) gimlet.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of inducing

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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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