DECELERATIONS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

decelerations

noun

plural of deceleration

as in declines

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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accelerations

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Recent Examples of decelerations Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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Noun

This year’s drought across western Japan, with some meteorologists comparing it to the country’s worst drought in more than 30 years, is already being tied to yield declines in official data.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Nike – Shares for the athletic apparel company slid nearly 2% after Bank of America downgraded the company to underperform from neutral, expecting sales declines from the second quarter through the rest of fiscal 2027.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of declines

Noun

While iPhone sales increased an impressive 21% in the most recent quarter, the business has experienced significant slowdowns in recent years, with sales even declining in some quarters.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Lenders, and borrowers, care whether a mortgage can remain affordable through job changes, slowdowns, illnesses or other disruptions.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of slowdowns

Noun

Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
With 41% of Americans still defaulting to hot, watch for whether that share drops as energy costs rise and cold-water messaging from brands and utilities increases.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of drops

Noun

Bitcoin and gold snapped back from steep midyear slumps, with bitcoin vaulting above $77,000 and gold nearing $4,700 as investors rushed into alternative assets this week.

— Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Bumble and competitor Tinder, owned by Match Group, have reported consecutive declining rates of paying users, revenue and stock slumps in recent years.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of slumps

Noun

Smoother downshifts while braking matter more, but trying to step up a gear at full throttle anywhere near redline seemed to challenge the clutch-free system.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Rolling on the throttle produces immediate forward motion - bingo - without requiring frantic downshifts or high engine speeds.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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