lose momentum

phrase

: to move more slowly

The wagon lost momentum as it rolled up the hill.

Examples of lose momentum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even the strongest marketing and communications strategies can lose momentum when inefficient processes get in the way. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

But Oscars prognosticators already said earlier in the week that Chalamet had begun to lose momentum in the best-actor race, despite being the front-runner since December. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026

The front will lose momentum on Saturday night and stall across South Texas. — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026

The department said icy conditions caused some 18-wheelers to lose momentum and slide, contributing to the traffic backup. — Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for lose momentum

• argumentum
• sacramentum
• testamentum
• cementum
• omentum
• tegmentum
• tomentum
• centum
• mentum