as in deceleration
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
there's always a braking in sales after lunch
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as in slowing
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
braked the car sharply when someone pulled out in front of us
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Recent Examples of braking
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Why deck records are tricky Unlike a racetrack, a carrier deck adds salt spray, variable grip, wind, and a hard braking deadline.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Avoid sudden braking on wet pavement.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In typical traffic conditions, drivers tend to follow too closely, forcing abrupt braking when approaching slower vehicles.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Plus, a propensity for porpoising down straightaways and under mild braking hinted at perhaps further refinement needed—not ideal for a car with such a unique suspension setup as its calling card, but that somehow weighs around 1,500 pounds more than the racecar that shares so many components.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
As part of a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, automatic emergency braking (AEB) that includes pedestrian detection technology must come as standard equipment on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Tesla does not currently sell vehicles that are safe to use without a person in the car, ready to take over steering or braking at any time.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition to the latest generation brake-by-wire system, Testarossa is equipped with Ferrari’s ABS Evo controller, which improves braking precision and consistency in all conditions.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Glinski, who had been driving in his truck, said everyone behind him started braking after the bus crashed.
—Nic Anderson, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
On top of this, the Ferrari power unit has a stronger engine braking response than what Hamilton experienced with Mercedes.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Your acceleration and braking patterns.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
And there's an 80-lux LED headlight plus braking tail-light.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
Gradually ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Why deck records are tricky Unlike a racetrack, a carrier deck adds salt spray, variable grip, wind, and a hard braking deadline.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Avoid sudden braking on wet pavement.
—Staff Reports, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In typical traffic conditions, drivers tend to follow too closely, forcing abrupt braking when approaching slower vehicles.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Plus, a propensity for porpoising down straightaways and under mild braking hinted at perhaps further refinement needed—not ideal for a car with such a unique suspension setup as its calling card, but that somehow weighs around 1,500 pounds more than the racecar that shares so many components.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
As part of a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, automatic emergency braking (AEB) that includes pedestrian detection technology must come as standard equipment on all passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Tesla does not currently sell vehicles that are safe to use without a person in the car, ready to take over steering or braking at any time.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Ease off the accelerator gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
There's also an e-Step button on the dash, which turns on maximum regen braking and may add some friction braking to the mix.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition to the latest generation brake-by-wire system, Testarossa is equipped with Ferrari’s ABS Evo controller, which improves braking precision and consistency in all conditions.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This one-day, two-night, ladies-only program teaches everything from skid recoveries, to correcting understeer and oversteer, to braking techniques, all with the aim of building confidence to drive on snow and ice.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Glinski, who had been driving in his truck, said everyone behind him started braking after the bus crashed.
—Nic Anderson, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
On top of this, the Ferrari power unit has a stronger engine braking response than what Hamilton experienced with Mercedes.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Your acceleration and braking patterns.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
And there's an 80-lux LED headlight plus braking tail-light.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braking
Noun
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Analysts expect a deceleration in late 2025 or 2026, though guidance keeps rising.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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But across the income spectrum, retail sales data shows consumers show no sign of slowing even as economic headwinds pile up.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flu season lasts into the spring, usually slowing in May, the Cleveland Clinic says, but influenza viruses can spread year-round.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 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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Following on from its second-quarter results, the company maintained its full-year sales growth outlook of a low single-digit year-over-year decline.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Western Sizzlin had long been in a period of decline, having filed for bankruptcy in 1992.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Knee rips and distressing, as well as a drop-sleeve denim moto jacket added some New York attitude to the collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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While some tote handles can be too short and cause chafing and others too long and cause discomfort, this bag handle has an 11-inch drop for convenient shoulder wear.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As traffic increases, inefficient code can cause slowdowns and system crashes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The latest monthly growth data showed there was zero growth in July, compared with the previous month, spurring concerns that a slowdown was setting in.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Braking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braking. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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