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
Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
The 2026 model comes loaded with Subaru’s latest EyeSight driver-assist technologies, including automatic emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a surround-view monitor system.
—Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Additionally, EVs use regenerative braking, which reduces wear on brake pads and rotors.
—Danny Smith, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Avoid sudden braking or aggressive acceleration when possible, as both generate additional friction and heat.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Gradually ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Non-supertaskers saw braking reaction times slow by 20%, following distances stretch by 30%, memory performance drop 11% and math accuracy fall 3%.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The right paddle has five different power selections to shift through, while the left one offers five different levels of engine braking.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
The Briton overtook at the final chicane, and Antonelli nearly hit Russell’s rear under braking, while returning to the racing line.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 May 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
And because there can only be an electric motor at the rear axle, not the front—supposedly out of fear that new entrant Audi would have too much of an advantage—cars could regenerate just a fraction of the total energy possible under braking.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The gauge tipping into low territory was for the air pressure reserve that controlled the braking system, not the oil level, as the driver thought.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Noun
At perigee the shuttle would experience pretty serious atmospheric braking, rapidly lose energy, and would definitely not be going back up to its apogee.
—Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
The 2026 model comes loaded with Subaru’s latest EyeSight driver-assist technologies, including automatic emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a surround-view monitor system.
—Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Additionally, EVs use regenerative braking, which reduces wear on brake pads and rotors.
—Danny Smith, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Avoid sudden braking or aggressive acceleration when possible, as both generate additional friction and heat.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Gradually ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Non-supertaskers saw braking reaction times slow by 20%, following distances stretch by 30%, memory performance drop 11% and math accuracy fall 3%.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
The right paddle has five different power selections to shift through, while the left one offers five different levels of engine braking.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
The Briton overtook at the final chicane, and Antonelli nearly hit Russell’s rear under braking, while returning to the racing line.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Verb
The front half of the lap has braking zones.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 29 May 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
And because there can only be an electric motor at the rear axle, not the front—supposedly out of fear that new entrant Audi would have too much of an advantage—cars could regenerate just a fraction of the total energy possible under braking.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
The gauge tipping into low territory was for the air pressure reserve that controlled the braking system, not the oil level, as the driver thought.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braking
Noun
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Zscaler lost two key salespeople, and the deceleration is palpable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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At best, this method could be deployed as part of a hybrid strategy that uses a separate system for deceleration.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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For an army dependent on long and vulnerable supply lines, slowing movement can be as valuable as destroying vehicles.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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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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SoftBank Group dropped over 10% amid a broader decline in Asia tech stocks.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Consistent short sleep, however, has been linked to measurable declines in cognitive performance and day-to-day functioning, while chronic sleep deprivation is associated with more serious long-term health risks.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the Wall Street Journal blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The latter is no small feat because supersonic speed dramatically changes the aerodynamics of an aircraft, making missile launches or bomb drops extremely difficult, to put it mildly.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Shuffield said the slowdown Miami-Dade’s real estate market has seen over the past few years doesn’t worry him, especially when compared to the crash in 2008, when the median home price in the county fell from $380,000 to $150,000.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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But higher oil prices — particularly if the conflict in the Middle East escalates — or a deteriorating labor market could make the consumer slowdown sharper than currently anticipated.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Braking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braking. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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