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
Riders can accelerate and decelerate to regulate speed and the cars feature front and rear bumpers for inevitable low-speed run-ins.
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
Going forward, the analyst expects CrowdStrike's growth to decelerate.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Job growth – another big prop to the economy – continues, although at a decelerating rate.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
The officer saw Arevalo rapidly decelerating the vehicle and changing lanes in an attempt to evade police, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
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Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
Going forward, the analyst expects CrowdStrike's growth to decelerate.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 3 June 2025
Job growth – another big prop to the economy – continues, although at a decelerating rate.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
The officer saw Arevalo rapidly decelerating the vehicle and changing lanes in an attempt to evade police, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decelerate
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The pace of life in Austin slows over the summer months as snowbirds flee north and triple-digit temperatures spook would-be tourists.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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The use of real-world data often comes with concerns and roadblocks—privacy risks, inconsistent formats, gaps in edge cases and regulatory hurdles can all slow development or skew outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Verstappen braked hard on the wet track, but went past Piastri, who was leading the race.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The braking force of these cars is just incredible, way more than acceleration.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 July 2025
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“Decelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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