decelerates

present tense third-person singular of decelerate

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slows
Verb
  • When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Beta-glucan forms a gel-like substance in your digestive tract, which slows the absorption of carbohydrates.
    Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Decelerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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