decelerate
verb (used with object)
to decrease the velocity of.
have been decelerating
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present perfect progressiveof decelerate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Black: That’s right, consumers’ premiums have been rising, but insurance rates on commercial properties have been decelerating.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
Rising wage costs could prompt consumer-product companies to lift prices that otherwise have been decelerating in recent months, Bostjancic said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
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