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ACCELERATING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word accelerating. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word accelerating. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ACCELERATING

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advancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• moving forward

fastened
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• firmly closed or secured

• furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike

• fastened with strings or cords

hurrying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• changing location rapidly

adjective satellite

• moving with great haste

impelling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• markedly effective as if by emotional pressure

precipitating
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• bringing on suddenly or abruptly

pressing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

adjective satellite

• compelling immediate action

propelling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to or capable of propelling

pushing
verbv
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

quickening
nounn
noun

• the process of showing signs of life

• the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus

• the act of accelerating; increasing the speed

urging
verbv
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

• insistent solicitation and entreaty

expediting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• speed up the progress of; facilitate

• process fast and efficiently

hastened
verbv
verb

• act at high speed

• move hurridly

• speed up the progress of; facilitate

• cause to occur rapidly

hastening
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• act at high speed

• move hurridly

• speed up the progress of; facilitate

• cause to occur rapidly

hastier
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• excessively quick

• done with very great haste and without due deliberation

speed up
verbv
verb

• move faster

• cause to move faster

quicken
verbv
verb

• move faster

• make keen or more acute

• give life or energy to

• show signs of life

• give new life or energy to

speed
nounn
noun

• distance travelled per unit time

• a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

• changing location rapidly

• the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system

• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

verb

• move hurridly

• move faster

• move very fast

• travel at an excessive or illegal velocity

• cause to move faster

advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

expedite
verbv
verb

• speed up the progress of; facilitate

• process fast and efficiently

forward
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective

• at or near or directed toward the front

• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adverb

• at or to or toward the front; forward

• forward in time or order or degree

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

adjective satellite

• moving forward

verb

• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

Best Hypernyms For ACCELERATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for accelerating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
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Alternatives for ADVANCING

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