as in decline
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
demand for our product is dropping, so I have ordered a deceleration of production
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Recent Examples of deceleration
Zscaler lost two key salespeople, and the deceleration is palpable.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 May 2026
At best, this method could be deployed as part of a hybrid strategy that uses a separate system for deceleration.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
The faster the dive, the greater the stress placed on the wings, muscles, and skeleton during deceleration.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In its most recent quarterly results, Microsoft’s closely watched Azure cloud-computing division posted a slight deceleration in growth from the prior quarter.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Do note, though, that the airbag will activate only in frontal accidents and under certain deceleration conditions.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The solution is deliberate deceleration.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Lower prices at the pump One standout from Friday's report was energy prices, which showed a notable deceleration and helped lower the overall inflation reading, EY-Parthenon senior economist Lydia Boussour said in an email.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 May 2026
At best, this method could be deployed as part of a hybrid strategy that uses a separate system for deceleration.
—Kai James, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
The faster the dive, the greater the stress placed on the wings, muscles, and skeleton during deceleration.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
In its most recent quarterly results, Microsoft’s closely watched Azure cloud-computing division posted a slight deceleration in growth from the prior quarter.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Do note, though, that the airbag will activate only in frontal accidents and under certain deceleration conditions.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
The solution is deliberate deceleration.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Lower prices at the pump One standout from Friday's report was energy prices, which showed a notable deceleration and helped lower the overall inflation reading, EY-Parthenon senior economist Lydia Boussour said in an email.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceleration
Noun
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But the decline actually ended years ago, and the latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Mutant cells in the aging brain, meanwhile, appear to contribute to cognitive decline.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Noun
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At perigee the shuttle would experience pretty serious atmospheric braking, rapidly lose energy, and would definitely not be going back up to its apogee.—
Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2026
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The 2026 model comes loaded with Subaru’s latest EyeSight driver-assist technologies, including automatic emergency steering, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and a surround-view monitor system.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Noun
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As the rebound in luxury spending has yet to materialize, Florentine sartorial brand Stefano Ricci is betting on continuity to weather the slowdown — without standing still.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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However, this rate has slowed in the past four years alongside a broader market slowdown.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The Everrati's left pedal operates pads on discs in the normal fashion, but the motors also give powerful regenerative retardation when the accelerator is lifted.—
Mike Duff,
Car and Driver,
18 June 2021
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The policy of retardation of submarine technology ended right after the beginning of the Anglo-German naval race (marked by the German Naval Laws of 1898 and 1900).—
chicagotribune.com,
chicagotribune.com,
28 July 2017
Noun
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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That excellent start to the season had rapidly become a useful buffer against the drop.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Detroit’s offense did show some signs of breaking out of an extended slump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The big-box retailer known for affordable style has returned to its roots, sparking a turnaround after a multiyear slump.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceleration. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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