BusinessAugust 17, 2026

reaccelerate

ree-ak-SEL-uh-rayt

Definition

To speed up again or cause something to increase in velocity or growth rate after a period of slowing down.

Etymology

The word is formed by combining the prefix 're-', meaning again, with the verb 'accelerate', which traces back to the Latin 'acceleratus', meaning to hasten or quicken.

In the news

Hims CEO Andrew Dudum credits an expanded selection of weight-loss drugs for helping the company's growth reaccelerate, indicating that the business momentum picked up speed again.

HIMS Stock Climbs Overnight: Oscar Health CEO Courts Hims For New Drug Marketplace

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