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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Decelerate' in a Sentence

"To reduce the speed or velocity of something, such as a vehicle or object." more

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The roller coaster had been decelerating before coming to a gentle stop.
The runner had been decelerating near the finish line, exhausted from the long race.
The plane had been decelerating on the runway after a smooth landing.

Decelerate

dee-sel-uh-reyt
verbTo reduce the speed or velocity of something, such as a vehicle or object.

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Last Updated On: August 3, 2024
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