as in deceleration
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
there's always a braking in sales after lunch
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as in slowing
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us
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Recent Examples of braking
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Instead, they are charged by the gas engine and through regenerative braking over time.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
And tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which studies ways to make driving less dangerous, have shown that many large vehicles’ automatic braking systems do not consistently prevent collisions.
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New York Times,
21 June 2026
Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Even the blend of regen and real braking feels mushy, making pressure modulation difficult.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
It's got plenty of safety features, too, including a strong braking system, bright LED headlights, and cruise control.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Utkarsh Sood
june 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
And Brembo, an Italian company specializing in braking systems which has had a partnership with Ferrari for more than 50 years, has responded.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
And for the first time this season, the cars wrecked completely flat-out; with no long straights and plenty of braking zones, the cars were not energy-limited for once this season.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
The information revealed that the accelerator was pressed to the floor with no signs of braking in the five seconds before the crash.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Just over a minute later, Dabney’s SUV was seen on video going under the bridge, then braking.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
Climbing into the hills of Emilia-Romagna, the Miura SV reveals a balance of speed, body control, and braking ability that feel well-matched.
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Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
This prevents the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module from running a brake pad self-adjustment routine that can contribute to the battery drain.
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Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Federal officials had estimated that the braking system mandate could prevent more than 8,000 injuries a year.
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Max Blau,
ProPublica,
11 May 2026
Noun
Engine braking and launch control are also adjustable.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Instead, they are charged by the gas engine and through regenerative braking over time.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
And tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which studies ways to make driving less dangerous, have shown that many large vehicles’ automatic braking systems do not consistently prevent collisions.
—
New York Times,
21 June 2026
Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Even the blend of regen and real braking feels mushy, making pressure modulation difficult.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
It's got plenty of safety features, too, including a strong braking system, bright LED headlights, and cruise control.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Verb
The braking system follows the same philosophy, with a dual-piston floating caliper and disc up front, and a 220-mm rear disc paired with a single-piston caliper.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 20,
New Atlas,
20 June 2026
And Brembo, an Italian company specializing in braking systems which has had a partnership with Ferrari for more than 50 years, has responded.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
And for the first time this season, the cars wrecked completely flat-out; with no long straights and plenty of braking zones, the cars were not energy-limited for once this season.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
The information revealed that the accelerator was pressed to the floor with no signs of braking in the five seconds before the crash.
—
Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Just over a minute later, Dabney’s SUV was seen on video going under the bridge, then braking.
—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
Climbing into the hills of Emilia-Romagna, the Miura SV reveals a balance of speed, body control, and braking ability that feel well-matched.
—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
This prevents the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module from running a brake pad self-adjustment routine that can contribute to the battery drain.
—
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Federal officials had estimated that the braking system mandate could prevent more than 8,000 injuries a year.
—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braking
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Lloyd did two-leg squatting, single-leg squatting, jumping, running, cutting and deceleration exercises in a three-dimensional motion capture lab that identified where Lloyd was placing stress during those activities.
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Hamstring strains often occur during sprinting or rapid deceleration, while groin strains are linked to cutting movements and powerful inside-foot kicks.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer, slowing communication around home, family, care, memory, and emotional safety.
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As the second half went on, Canada looked to be the more likely side to score, though the South Africans had their chances despite slowing their attack down to a glacial pace.
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The Everrati's left pedal operates pads on discs in the normal fashion, but the motors also give powerful regenerative retardation when the accelerator is lifted.
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The policy of retardation of submarine technology ended right after the beginning of the Anglo-German naval race (marked by the German Naval Laws of 1898 and 1900).
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.
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The decline in energy prices is easing inflation concerns, which has helped push the 10-year Treasury yield down roughly 9 basis points.
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Economists polled by Dow Jones are looking at a drop of 4%.
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The barrier to creation drops, but so does differentiation.
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Last year, however, marked another slowdown, which experts largely attributed to a decline in international migration.
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An attempt to ease zoning and permitting rules Many housing experts point to local zoning and red tape as the root of the slowdown in homebuilding.
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“Braking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braking. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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