as in slowed
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 decelerated
Traffic growth decelerated sequentially, but comparable ticket size growth accelerated as consumers continued to seek out the best-in-class value Costco can provide, thanks to its membership, bulk-selling warehouse model, and record demand at the gas pumps.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Growth rates have decelerated, and enterprise customers are consolidating vendors and scrutinizing renewal costs with new intensity.
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Marc Joffe,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Indeed, overall auto spending on TV ads has decelerated in recent years.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
That’s an indication that sales for the Curry brand have decelerated, and perhaps a sign that the contract also was a big expense for Under Armour.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
14 Nov. 2025
Last month, the Labor Department said hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
However, growth has recently decelerated.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Furniture price growth picked up in July, while apparel price growth decelerated and appliance prices declined outright.
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Rob Wile,
NBC news,
12 Aug. 2025
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Growth rates have decelerated, and enterprise customers are consolidating vendors and scrutinizing renewal costs with new intensity.
—
Marc Joffe,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Indeed, overall auto spending on TV ads has decelerated in recent years.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
That’s an indication that sales for the Curry brand have decelerated, and perhaps a sign that the contract also was a big expense for Under Armour.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
14 Nov. 2025
Last month, the Labor Department said hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
However, growth has recently decelerated.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Furniture price growth picked up in July, while apparel price growth decelerated and appliance prices declined outright.
—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decelerated
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Response efforts were slowed as debris blocked roads and live wires created hazardous conditions.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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One was definitely not the fault of the Ojai; another driver cut across our path and the Ojai braked hard.
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The driver of a Ford Escape steered to the right and braked hard but was unable to avoid a collision with the Kia in the right shoulder and right lane area of the highway, according to the warrant affidavit.
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“Decelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decelerated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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