as in to slow
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
she decelerated the car as we entered the school zone
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Recent Examples of decelerate
The reasons for the Nasdaq’s decline range from inflation risk to decelerating growth to its stocks having tough outlooks compared to other assets, said Ted Mortonson, managing director at Baird, in an email.
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John Towfighi, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
But the company noted in its most recent earnings that the mass beauty market had decelerated, and headwinds continued in Asia-Pacific.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Plunging back into the lower atmosphere, the capsule will rapidly decelerate, briefly subjecting the passengers to more than five times the normal force of gravity, before three large parachutes unfurl to slow the descent to about 16 mph.
—Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Earnings may fall short of projections, and growth could decelerate from the current 50% rate to a more modest 30%, especially if firms begin conserving cash.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
But the company noted in its most recent earnings that the mass beauty market had decelerated, and headwinds continued in Asia-Pacific.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Plunging back into the lower atmosphere, the capsule will rapidly decelerate, briefly subjecting the passengers to more than five times the normal force of gravity, before three large parachutes unfurl to slow the descent to about 16 mph.
—Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Earnings may fall short of projections, and growth could decelerate from the current 50% rate to a more modest 30%, especially if firms begin conserving cash.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decelerate
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Traffic congestion in the Keys — especially during weekends, special events, spring break and the peak tourist season — can slow things considerably.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Going to manual means slowing down your biological instincts.—
Stephen Miles,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Bailey had five drunken driving convictions between 1985 and 2015. 40 mph without braking Friends and family of the victims filled the courtroom at Wednesday’s hearing.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
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Visibility was fine, braking was instantaneous and the feel of the wheel was sharp but not overly so.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Decelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerate. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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