as in accelerated
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as in rushed
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 stimulated
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 quickened
Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
According to Newsweek, since 1970 the NFL has scheduled 30 games on Christmas but the number of games on the holiday has quickened.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, after concerns over her injuries grew, the rescue process was quickened and the caver was moved through 4km of narrow tunnels.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In recent years, the birth plunge has not only continued but also seemingly quickened.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
And Chinese companies quickened their supply of the machines, microelectronics, and other dual-use items Russia needed to churn out weapons, munitions, and other materiel.
—Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
Adjective
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The mayor faulted the accelerated consideration of the anti-fluoridation legislation, which did not go through the commission’s routine committee process.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university based in Phoenix, Arizona, celebrated the onset of its accelerated nursing program on Tuesday.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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The German foreign minister flew to the United States on February 2 and returned to Europe the same night in a hurried effort to convince Baker of the need for a nonexpansion pledge to secure German unification.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Kalkbrenner blocked Troy D’Amico’s attempt at a winning 3-pointer in the final seconds, Isaiah Rivera missed a hurried 3 just before the buzzer and the Bluejays had forced overtime with an improbable comeback.—
Mike Fitzpatrick,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Some pushed Biden, who also did not commute the death sentences of military members, to do more.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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Weary citizens continue to suffer under high inflation, which has pushed up prices for essentials like oil and rice.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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The presence of these encampments stirred a debate about free speech — and what universities should and should not permit on campuses — that continued in our section well after students went home for the summer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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Prioritizing his future is prudent, even if Houston has already hastened everything about Smith’s development.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But after frequently visiting their local vet, who administrated antibiotics and painkillers, Luna's recovery hastened.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since taking office, the Trump administration has implemented rapid, significant changes to United States immigration policy.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Are prompt generators better than composing prompts by yourself?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s not only important for prompt treatment, but also so that providers can answer questions and offer guidance on topics like how to talk to past and future partners and preventing future infections.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Through intelligent automation, development can be completed at a far more expeditious rate, reliability can be increased, and human error can be minimized.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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The league continues to believe that the new APT rules are valid and enforceable and is pressing for an expeditious resolution of this matter.—
Dan Sheldon,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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