1
as in to accelerate
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 to stimulate
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 quicken
Debt relief companies also have established relationships with the most common creditors which helps facilitate and quicken the pace of what can be a slow process.
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
The pace of change quickened in the early 2000s when more countries adopted similar laws.
—Christina Erickson, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
If allies doubt America's commitment—both militarily and economically—the downward spiral only quickens.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
There were lead changes, momentum swings and quickened pulse rates.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025
The pace of change quickened in the early 2000s when more countries adopted similar laws.
—Christina Erickson, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
If allies doubt America's commitment—both militarily and economically—the downward spiral only quickens.
—Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
There were lead changes, momentum swings and quickened pulse rates.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Businesses ready to explore how crypto payments can accelerate growth are invited to connect directly through the Vantack platform.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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State police also found a video posted on April 29 on Maiden Lane in Durham — less than a month after there was a fatal crash on the same road — where the driver of a Porsche allegedly goes through a stop sign without stopping and accelerates to high speeds, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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These wildfires, while destructive, have also provided researchers with insights into giant sequoia ecology, revealing that moderate-severity burns can stimulate seed release and create favorable germination conditions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Muscles, heart rate, strength, motor control — and the brain — all are stimulated by exercise.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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Questions rushed through my head: What are my clothes going to look like?—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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He was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with cancer despite having previously had no symptoms.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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“Quicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quicken. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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