decelerate
verb
\
Definition of decelerate
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from decelerate
\
noun
\
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for decelerate
Synonyms
Antonyms
accelerate, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed (up), step up
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of decelerate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Chinese economy is decelerating gradually, but further increases in the country’s already giant infrastructure spending have cushioned the shock. — New York Times, "Trump Goads China and Plays Down Chances of a Trade Deal Before 2020," 30 July 2019 His trumpet soothes like a weighted blanket, and the slightly funky rhythm tracks decelerate an anxious heartbeat. — Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, "The best music to help you fall asleep," 26 July 2019 Brian Katz, Chief Investment Officer at the Colony Group Argument FOR a cut: Global growth decelerated sharply during the fourth quarter of last year, catching policy makers by surprise. — Bob Sellers, Fortune, "Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates to Prevent Recession? 6 Predictions," 11 July 2019 Police pulled behind the Infiniti and turned on its flashing lights and siren, according to the report, and the Infiniti decelerated and gradually slowed to a stop on the other side of the Mystic. — Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, "2 men arrested on gun charges while headed to Encore casino ‘to win some money’," 3 July 2019 Since 2016, Lester’s fastball has decelerated from 92 mph to 90. — Andy Mccullough, latimes.com, "Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw wins on grit, not power," 13 June 2019 The Chinese economy is decelerating, but the process has been gradual. — New York Times, "U.S. and China Resume Trade Talks Amid Dim Prospects for Deal," 29 July 2019 Felix underwent an emergency C-section last November after doctors discovered her daughter’s heart rate was decelerating. — Tommy Birch, USA TODAY, "Track great Allyson Felix 'grateful' in her return to sport following daughter's birth," 25 July 2019 Factory activity has decelerated for three straight months as global growth has slowed and companies are reining in their spending on large equipment. — Amanda Seitz, Twin Cities, "AP fact check: Trump distorts Ilhan Omar’s words on terrorism," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'decelerate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for decelerate
decelerate
verb
English Language Learners Definition of decelerate
See the full definition for decelerate in the English Language Learners Dictionary
decelerate
verb
\
Kids Definition of decelerate
decelerate
verb
\
Medical Definition of decelerate
Other Words from decelerate
\
noun
Keep scrolling for more