decelerate
verb (used with object)
to decrease the velocity of.
decelerates
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present tense formof decelerate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The plane decelerates rapidly from a ground speed of 598 knots to 390 knots in 45 seconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Even if growth in data center decelerates slightly next year,” the analysts said Texas Instruments’ total revenue should be able to grow by about 20%.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
It decelerates the vehicle from about 350 miles per hour to about 17 miles per hour for a nice soft landing for the crew in the Pacific Ocean.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
“It could just be the de-ce. I don’t know,” Redick said, alluding to the way Doncic decelerates with the ball in his hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
I hold myself steady as the bus decelerates and pulls to the curb.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
