decelerate
verb (used with object)
to decrease the velocity of.
has decelerated
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present perfectof decelerate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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While price growth has decelerated sharply since June 22, when it peaked at an annual rate of 9%, inflation measured 3% in September, based on the consumer price index.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
In recent months, home-price growth has decelerated, but America still faces a deep housing-affordability crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 20, 2025
Its revenue growth has decelerated sharply as the company shifts its approach to focus on supporting merchants and the sustainable development of its platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
At the same time, inflation has decelerated markedly.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
Progress, however, has been slow, and some data suggests it has decelerated over the past year.
From Reuters ● Jun. 26, 2023
