as in slows
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 decelerates
If growth decelerates, the stock price could be adversely affected.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decelerates
slows
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Watching the same problems repeat because no one slows things down is what pushed me to run.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Freezing significantly slows this process and helps preserve both flavor and freshness.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Decelerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerates. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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