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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Because perspiration slows you down long before precipitation, outdoor gear needs to efficiently help the body stay warm, fresh and comfortable while eliminating moisture build-up.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025 -
When temperatures hit below freezing, the 30s or 40s, that slows them down or immobilizes them.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Decelerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerates. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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