as in vitalizing
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as in acceleration
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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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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 Synonyms for quickening
Noun
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With crypto adoption and acceleration continuing in 2025, the year is increasingly looking like the year stablecoins go definitively mainstream.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025 -
China's significant reductions in air pollution over the past 15 years have inadvertently contributed to an acceleration in global warming, according to a new international study.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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As with every other defensive-minded candidate in this hiring cycle, Glenn would have to present a blueprint for accelerating Williams’ growth.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune Asia,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the mixture from scorching, until the mixture reaches 230 degrees, about 30 minutes.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Add the 3 ½ tablespoons butter and, stirring continuously, cook until the caramel reaches 238 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes more.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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This is not a new development in New Orleans where the Saints have been pushing their costs into the future for years now.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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And the federal government has refused to enact reforms the industry has been pushing for at least a decade.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The future is incredibly inspiring as the brand continues to create awareness around the importance of fitness, movement and wellness.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Quickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickening. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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