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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Rider aids are plentiful too, with three levels of power, engine braking, and rear traction control, all made possible by the IMU and ride-by-wire throttle.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Kirtley says the setup currently recaptures about 96% of its energy input—sort of like how an EV uses regenerative braking to recharge a bit during a trip.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Another factor accelerating sticker prices is the amount of high-tech features in new cars, such as infotainment systems with large touchscreens, automatic emergency braking, in-car Wi-Fi, battery systems in hybrids and semi-autonomous driving in electric and high-end vehicles.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Regenerative braking can extend range by as much as 25%.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Vehicles have become more dependent on computer chips, transistors and diodes on everything from adjusting driver’s seats to feeding the proper amount of fuel into engines and providing braking power.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The loss of rear vehicle lighting can reduce the vehicle visibility and fail to alert other drivers on the road if the vehicle is braking, turning or reversing which can increase the risk of a crash.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Each trike benefits from a hydraulic brake at each wheel, with 180-mm rotors, and the rear lighting setup includes a braking tail-light plus turn signaling.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
This included the landing gear failed to deploy, along with reverse thrusters, which redirect engine thrust forward and are crucial for braking.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Strong, random gusts of wind caught out plenty, suddenly changing grip levels and even braking points and littering the track with leaves and branches.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
During 600 miles of testing, vehicles with the CCM software endured 85% fewer hard-braking incidents and spent 70% less time stopped in traffic.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The run and the risks Race engineer Alessandro Tedino warned the attempt would be unsafe if the deck remained wet, citing the need for both maximum traction and peak braking over a very short stopping distance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
During 600 miles of testing, vehicles with the CCM software endured 85% fewer hard-braking incidents and spent 70% less time stopped in traffic.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
Volvo's New River Valley plant in Virginia is producing the VNL Autonomous with six critical redundant or back-up systems — including dual braking, steering, communication, computing, power, energy storage and motion control — which are key to safe operations without a driver in the seat.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Rider aids are plentiful too, with three levels of power, engine braking, and rear traction control, all made possible by the IMU and ride-by-wire throttle.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Kirtley says the setup currently recaptures about 96% of its energy input—sort of like how an EV uses regenerative braking to recharge a bit during a trip.
—Harry Booth, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Another factor accelerating sticker prices is the amount of high-tech features in new cars, such as infotainment systems with large touchscreens, automatic emergency braking, in-car Wi-Fi, battery systems in hybrids and semi-autonomous driving in electric and high-end vehicles.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Regenerative braking can extend range by as much as 25%.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Vehicles have become more dependent on computer chips, transistors and diodes on everything from adjusting driver’s seats to feeding the proper amount of fuel into engines and providing braking power.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rounding out the mechanical upgrades is a revised braking system, which should come in handy on particularly treacherous routes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The loss of rear vehicle lighting can reduce the vehicle visibility and fail to alert other drivers on the road if the vehicle is braking, turning or reversing which can increase the risk of a crash.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Each trike benefits from a hydraulic brake at each wheel, with 180-mm rotors, and the rear lighting setup includes a braking tail-light plus turn signaling.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
This included the landing gear failed to deploy, along with reverse thrusters, which redirect engine thrust forward and are crucial for braking.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Strong, random gusts of wind caught out plenty, suddenly changing grip levels and even braking points and littering the track with leaves and branches.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
During 600 miles of testing, vehicles with the CCM software endured 85% fewer hard-braking incidents and spent 70% less time stopped in traffic.
—Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
The run and the risks Race engineer Alessandro Tedino warned the attempt would be unsafe if the deck remained wet, citing the need for both maximum traction and peak braking over a very short stopping distance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
During 600 miles of testing, vehicles with the CCM software endured 85% fewer hard-braking incidents and spent 70% less time stopped in traffic.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braking
Noun
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The deceleration in hiring, uptick in corporate layoffs, still-weak consumer confidence, struggling housing market are all partial offsets to the thriving corporate and capex sector.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Everything about driving the EX30 came naturally, including adjusting to its one-pedal deceleration, which brought it to a predictable stop without my touching the brake pedal.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The expansion rate of the universe may be slowing down, rather than accelerating at an ever-growing rate, a potentially groundbreaking new study has hinted.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Citi, meanwhile, blamed slowing quarter-over-quarter growth in AMD’s artificial intelligence business as a headwind.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Mike Duff,
Car and Driver,
18 June 2021
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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).—
chicagotribune.com,
chicagotribune.com,
28 July 2017
Noun
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However, the league is looking to its next steps to after the 2025 season saw a 5% decline in game attendance, according to Sports Business Journal.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The unexpected collapse of Technicolor triggered layoffs and production disruptions, while a broader post-pandemic slowdown has seen commissions drop nearly 30%.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Airport numbers slow to rebound in Bay Area Potential air traffic slowdowns are arriving at a delicate time for airports, some of which have yet to recover from temporary travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects since.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Braking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braking. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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