decelerate
verb (used with object)
to decrease the velocity of.
decelerating
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present participleof decelerate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To start, investors are much more optimistic about the economy’s strength, and think it can handle a 5% yield without quickly decelerating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The study directly responds to research from a South Korean team that claimed the universe may have entered a period of decelerating expansion.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
Investor concerns about decelerating growth have weighed on the company’s shares, analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
He said AI capital spending — with the four major hyperscalers looking to spend $700 billion on AI infrastructure this year — is actually accelerating, not decelerating.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
I, on the other hand, power walked even during my leisure hours and had a hard time decelerating.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
