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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
Lia Picard, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
—Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the institution of the latest deadline, the pace of negotiations has quickened.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Asian stocks slumped more than 3%, as selling in Korean and Taiwanese shares quickened.
—Alex Gabriel Simon, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Prices have been steadily creeping higher since the start of the year, as Brent’s surge quickened.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Even after three decades of making such discoveries, Del Río said his pulse quickened.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Paces quickened, and the chefs’ concentration intensified.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The slide quickened from 2015 to 2024 as Oklahoma dropped from 37th to 48th.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The pace quickened again with Gitana VIII in 1984.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The shuffling sound quickened and the puzzlers’ hands sped up.
—Lia Picard, AJC.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Drinking decaf coffee helps avoid caffeine side effects, such as anxiety and a quickened heart rate.
—Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, succession struggles and a string of weak rulers—some reigning for as little as a few months and often acting as mere puppets for others—quickened the empire’s fragmentation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Apr. 2026
Since the institution of the latest deadline, the pace of negotiations has quickened.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Asian stocks slumped more than 3%, as selling in Korean and Taiwanese shares quickened.
—Alex Gabriel Simon, Bloomberg, 4 Mar. 2026
Prices have been steadily creeping higher since the start of the year, as Brent’s surge quickened.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Even after three decades of making such discoveries, Del Río said his pulse quickened.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Paces quickened, and the chefs’ concentration intensified.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The slide quickened from 2015 to 2024 as Oklahoma dropped from 37th to 48th.
—Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
The pace quickened again with Gitana VIII in 1984.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quickened
Adjective
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These bonds are structured to pay down obligations on an accelerated timeline, not push them into the future.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The case against accelerated electrification is bolstered by the recent slump in EV sales, which is driven, in part, by the dismantling of pro-EV measures, such as federal EV tax credits and EPA tailpipe emissions standards.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, the Moon in Libra opposes direct Mercury in Aries, so thoughts may move faster than your emotional response, making conversations feel slightly off or rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Moses could put his real game face on and settle into his pre-race routine—even if a bit rushed—to get Pal in the zone, and then send him off into the Valley of Roses to pick up his jockey, then on to the starting gate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When people spend long periods in activities that require very little mental effort, those pathways may not be stimulated in the same way.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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The induced impact of our cast and crew spending along with the workers along the supply chain in turn stimulated even more economic growth.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Expect efficient service without feeling hurried.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even the climactic revelations, including the confrontation with the story's big bad, feel hurried.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now the edge is getting pushed yet again, as the culture transitions from the memeification of one man’s death to delighting in the real-time memes of wars.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kurt's key takeaways Spaceflight has always pushed the limits of what is possible, but the process has remained slow for a long time.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Data center plans have stirred public controversy due to the massive needs of water and energy to run the them, and nearby residents worry could centers could sap up their own resources and drive up electric bills.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And yet, here in April, with the run-in upon the club and its biggest knockout match for 30 years coming into view at Wembley, Longstaff stirred those emotions again.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bell is a revelation as the nebbish, envious and conflictedly aroused Niall — a desperate man hiding from others and himself.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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This aroused suspicion and eventually led to searches of Kamnik’s phone, computer, and external hard drive, which revealed a massive trove of illicit material.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Attendees donated blood and were provided free blood pressure readings, glucose screenings, rapid HIV testing and information on health and other resources available in the community.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Quickened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quickened. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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