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
Analysts have expressed concern that PC demand will decelerate after a strong first half.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
And for the third quarter, the Atlanta Fed’s GDP tracker points to growth decelerating to 2.1%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Sales in Japan were up 6 percent to 326 million euros, decelerating compared with exceptionally high tourism in 2024 and in the second quarter in particular.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Hiring decelerated after the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate 11 times in 2022 and 2023.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
And for the third quarter, the Atlanta Fed’s GDP tracker points to growth decelerating to 2.1%.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Sales in Japan were up 6 percent to 326 million euros, decelerating compared with exceptionally high tourism in 2024 and in the second quarter in particular.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Hiring decelerated after the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate 11 times in 2022 and 2023.
—Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decelerate
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One consequence of tight monetary policy tends to be a slowing economy and a cooler labor market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Just over a minute later, the SUV was seen on video going under the overpass, then braking.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
30 July 2025
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Unpredictable prices, uncertain markets The piece of equipment that’s stranded in Field’s factory – an electrical resistor that aids braking on an industrial truck – is a daily reminder of just how connected Post Glover and thousands of other American companies are to the rest of the world.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Decelerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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