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verb

  • Increased in velocity; accelerated the rate of progress or occurrence of something.

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Competition inside China has also sped up innovation.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But then I got enough money, and I actually sped up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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  • kicked into high gear
  • went into overdrive
  • fast-tracked

Possible Antonyms

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  • decelerated
  • back-burnered
  • dragged one's feet
  • pumped the brakes

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