decelerate

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈse-lə-ˌrāt How to pronounce decelerate (audio)
Definition of deceleratenext
as in to slow
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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Recent Examples of decelerate That fueled fears that on a per-user basis, Netflix’s engagement is decelerating, indicating headwinds for subscription and ad revenue growth. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 July 2026 In June, wholesale inflation is expected to have decelerated slightly. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 July 2026 And unlike hitting a tree or another car, impact with a moose typically doesn’t cause the car to decelerate fast enough to trigger airbags. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026 The system relied on an 11-parachute sequence to safely decelerate the capsule carrying a crew of four astronauts from over 25,000 mph in space to a gentle 20 mph splashdown. — Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decelerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decelerate
  1. slow
  2. brake
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  • Somebody on the vendor side said that if American companies slow down here, somebody else wins.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Oznur Bell One of the journey’s guides, who was operating the vessel, spotted the hippo and slowed the boat in an attempt not to disturb it, Oznur said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of slow
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  • Still, everything happened so fast that police could not find skid marks indicating that Lopez braked hard to avoid her.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The car’s precise steering and remarkable braking system deliver a thrilling driving experience.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of brake

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