DECELERATIONS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

decelerations

noun

plural of deceleration

as in declines

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something demand for our product is dropping, so I have ordered a deceleration of production

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accelerations

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Recent Examples of decelerations Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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Noun

West Coast gateways gained share, while several East and Gulf Coast ports recorded declines.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Whenever monthly margin debt has grown above 45% year over year since 1960, there were declines in the stock market five out of six times, data from Fundstrat Global Advisors shows.

— Sean Conlon, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of declines

Noun

The move comes amid a global shortage largely attributed to slowdowns of the passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
While iPhone sales increased an impressive 21% in the most recent quarter, the business has experienced significant slowdowns in recent years, with sales even declining in some quarters.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of slowdowns

Noun

Hernández and Tucker both went through major slumps at the plate during the season.

— Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Bitcoin and gold snapped back from steep midyear slumps, with bitcoin vaulting above $77,000 and gold nearing $4,700 as investors rushed into alternative assets this week.

— Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of slumps

Noun

Smoother downshifts while braking matter more, but trying to step up a gear at full throttle anywhere near redline seemed to challenge the clutch-free system.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Rolling on the throttle produces immediate forward motion - bingo - without requiring frantic downshifts or high engine speeds.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of downshifts

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