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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
There's 40 percent more regenerative braking than BMW's current powertrains.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Now that beta test vehicles have been created, the company will use those to validate ride quality, handling, braking, thermodynamics, aerodynamics and sound insulation calibrations and engineering.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
As the cable apparently snapped, the car that was coming down the 265-metre slope lost its braking and derailed on a turn, crashing into a corner building.
—Reuters, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Safety drivers, who are employees of Waymo, will man the steering and braking behind the test vehicles in Denver and Seattle.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The NGs operate extremely quietly and feature onboard computers to evaluate conditions as well as automatic braking and storm shutdown systems.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Drive modes include Eco and Sport, while the regenerative braking system can be adjusted to suit driver preference.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Avoid sudden braking on wet pavement.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s also a B mode, activated via the car’s gear selector, which increases braking strength.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Glinski, who had been driving in his truck, said everyone behind him started braking after the bus crashed.
—Nic Anderson, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
On top of this, the Ferrari power unit has a stronger engine braking response than what Hamilton experienced with Mercedes.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Your acceleration and braking patterns.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
And there's an 80-lux LED headlight plus braking tail-light.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Amid the downpour that turned Interlagos into a battleground, painting the track in a chaotic gloss with puddles in the braking zones and spray obscuring vision, the two Frenchmen surprised the paddock and perhaps themselves.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
This saves energy and minimizes the need for braking.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
There's 40 percent more regenerative braking than BMW's current powertrains.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Now that beta test vehicles have been created, the company will use those to validate ride quality, handling, braking, thermodynamics, aerodynamics and sound insulation calibrations and engineering.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
As the cable apparently snapped, the car that was coming down the 265-metre slope lost its braking and derailed on a turn, crashing into a corner building.
—Reuters, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Safety drivers, who are employees of Waymo, will man the steering and braking behind the test vehicles in Denver and Seattle.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
The NGs operate extremely quietly and feature onboard computers to evaluate conditions as well as automatic braking and storm shutdown systems.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Drive modes include Eco and Sport, while the regenerative braking system can be adjusted to suit driver preference.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Avoid sudden braking on wet pavement.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
There’s also a B mode, activated via the car’s gear selector, which increases braking strength.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Glinski, who had been driving in his truck, said everyone behind him started braking after the bus crashed.
—Nic Anderson, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
On top of this, the Ferrari power unit has a stronger engine braking response than what Hamilton experienced with Mercedes.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Your acceleration and braking patterns.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
And there's an 80-lux LED headlight plus braking tail-light.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Amid the downpour that turned Interlagos into a battleground, painting the track in a chaotic gloss with puddles in the braking zones and spray obscuring vision, the two Frenchmen surprised the paddock and perhaps themselves.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braking
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Analysts expect a deceleration in late 2025 or 2026, though guidance keeps rising.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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After successful deceleration and landing burns, B1083 softly touched down on SpaceX's A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean about six minutes later.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Overseas investors' appetite for Japanese bonds has also declined, with purchases slowing since April, Japan Securities Dealers Association data showed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 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
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Paluel faced similar power declines in 2016 when a steam generator weighing more than 450 tons collapsed while being moved, causing the plant to be shut down before coming back online a year later.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The world is also facing exponential declines in biodiversity, primarily among insects.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sabalenka, who has the much greater variety of the two players, started to bring the drop shot into play.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Investors are betting the slowdown will force the Fed’s hand.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Friday report found that employers added just 22,000 jobs the month of August, continuing a slowdown in hiring.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Braking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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