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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In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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But Arthur's lack of limbs hasn't slowed him down, and he was adopted soon after by his loving family.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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And day or night travel is catered for too, courtesy of a 100-lux headlight, plus a braking tail-light integrated into the full alloy fender to the rear.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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This is used to issue steering and braking instructions to the ECU.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Decelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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