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
The deceleration in hiring, uptick in corporate layoffs, still-weak consumer confidence, struggling housing market are all partial offsets to the thriving corporate and capex sector.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Everything about driving the EX30 came naturally, including adjusting to its one-pedal deceleration, which brought it to a predictable stop without my touching the brake pedal.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But Gauff started more aggressively disrupting Pegula’s rhythm with her combination of heavy topspin and skidding slice, as well as acceleration and deceleration of the ball from groundstroke to groundstroke.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
This time, the deceleration is being driven largely by internal factors—capital discipline, geology, and infrastructure constraints—rather than a market shock.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-3 receiver’s improved deceleration showed most obviously in a star-making second-quarter drive, when Franklin caught four balls, including a 42-yard heave from Nix.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
In the real world, this remarkable feat of deceleration will enable the WindRunner to stop within 10 lengths of the aircraft—about 1,080 meters.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
The note also suggests that as well as a deceleration (after all, spending will have to plateau at some point) investors are going to want to see more meaningful results as time goes on.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
After successful deceleration and landing burns, B1083 softly touched down on SpaceX's A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean about six minutes later.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Everything about driving the EX30 came naturally, including adjusting to its one-pedal deceleration, which brought it to a predictable stop without my touching the brake pedal.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But Gauff started more aggressively disrupting Pegula’s rhythm with her combination of heavy topspin and skidding slice, as well as acceleration and deceleration of the ball from groundstroke to groundstroke.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
This time, the deceleration is being driven largely by internal factors—capital discipline, geology, and infrastructure constraints—rather than a market shock.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The 6-foot-3 receiver’s improved deceleration showed most obviously in a star-making second-quarter drive, when Franklin caught four balls, including a 42-yard heave from Nix.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
In the real world, this remarkable feat of deceleration will enable the WindRunner to stop within 10 lengths of the aircraft—about 1,080 meters.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2025
The note also suggests that as well as a deceleration (after all, spending will have to plateau at some point) investors are going to want to see more meaningful results as time goes on.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
After successful deceleration and landing burns, B1083 softly touched down on SpaceX's A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean about six minutes later.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceleration
Noun
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However, the league is looking to its next steps to after the 2025 season saw a 5% decline in game attendance, according to Sports Business Journal.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Gradually ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Vehicles have become more dependent on computer chips, transistors and diodes on everything from adjusting driver’s seats to feeding the proper amount of fuel into engines and providing braking power.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The unexpected collapse of Technicolor triggered layoffs and production disruptions, while a broader post-pandemic slowdown has seen commissions drop nearly 30%.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Airport numbers slow to rebound in Bay Area Potential air traffic slowdowns are arriving at a delicate time for airports, some of which have yet to recover from temporary travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects since.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That was the case even if the extent of their subsequent slump — four consecutive Premier League defeats, six losses out of seven in all competitions — surprised everybody.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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After improvements in passenger totals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, San Jose and Oakland both began to suffer slumps in 2024 and the weakening pattern has lingered well into 2025, a review of official airport statistics shows.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Deceleration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceleration. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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