DECELERATION Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

deceleration

noun

Definition of deceleration

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 During the test drive, Lawgalet experienced the deceleration caused from regenerative braking, panicked and decided to return to the dealership after being surprised by the sensation. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Murphy, an instrumentation engineer, had designed electronic strain gauge sensors that could accurately measure the amount of G-force applied during deceleration. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 This would lead to massive deceleration forces that instantly pulverize standard tracking electronics, leaving search teams completely blind. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 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 Zscaler lost two key salespeople, and the deceleration is palpable. — 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

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Noun

The reef system has faced significant decline for decades due to rising water temperatures, disease and pollution.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
But the decline in cases has been reversed, and experts blame toxic silica dust that is now more common in mines.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

The new linear synchronous motor launch system rockets riders forward at 55 mph while electromagnetic fins assist with the braking.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
Safety features, connectivity and great handling and braking were just a few of the items that stood out for us, while the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System was flawless.

— Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of braking

Noun

Management, however, characterized the slowdown as a timing issue rather than a loss of business.

— Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Sales in China, which has become responsible for around one-third of global luxury demand over the last decade, and the broader Asian market, have seen a significant slowdown.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of slowdown

Noun

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
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

Definition of retardation

Noun

The goal is of course, to get more long-term LA Metro riders, but also by reducing cars on the road, traffic flow improves and vehicle emissions drop, said LA Metro.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly declined in July, falling by 23,000 amid a drop of 53,000 government jobs.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of drop

Noun

Howard shook off a shooting slump to pour in a game-high 23 points on 5-of-9 shooting from three.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The slump came after the company announced that Jeff Dean, its chief scientist, was departing the company, re-igniting worries about the loss of top talent.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

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