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 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
Cloud revenue growth decelerates to 22% from 24.5% in the first quarter.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
The low hum of a centrifuge decelerates until it stops.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
