- present tense form of accelerate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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GSK said the deal accelerates its entry into lung-cancer treatment and offers new sales growth opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Investors have a chance to buy into a technical leader that consistently hits or accelerates its deployment targets.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
As use of artificial intelligence by companies accelerates, demand for the company’s core data-platform business continues to grow, Snowflake Chief Financial Officer Brian Robins said.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
As the temperature rises, the tank is at risk of falling into a chain reaction known as “thermal runaway,” in which the increase in temperature accelerates further heat release.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Dad pulls onto the highway and accelerates, rapidly, as if to make a point, until he has doubled Richard’s speed.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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