as in slowdown
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
the downpour continued for hours without letup
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as in to stop
to come to an end
the rain let up just as we reached the house
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the windmill slowed down as the wind let up
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Recent Examples of letup
Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Even as Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin negotiate the fate of the war in Ukraine — and express hope for better relations between Washington and Moscow — America’s NATO allies say there has been no letup in Russian sabotage operations across Europe.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
And the demand in London, especially, won’t let up.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Noun
As the months passed with little letup in the bombardment, the Gaza death toll grew exponentially.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Even as Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin negotiate the fate of the war in Ukraine — and express hope for better relations between Washington and Moscow — America’s NATO allies say there has been no letup in Russian sabotage operations across Europe.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
The rain should let up on Sunday in Middle Tenessee, according to the National Weather Service.
—Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
And the demand in London, especially, won’t let up.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Energy Institute’s recent Statistical Review of World Energy 2025, a global report that was once compiled by BP until very recently, did not directly predict a peak, but noted that some regions and nations - especially China - are seeing a slowdown or plateau in oil demand.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday, after two consecutive months of spending declines, a 0.1% pullback in April and a 0.9% slowdown in May.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Such as when our yellow Lab Frank couldn’t stop wagging his tail while digging a hole.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The enhanced subsidies started during the COVID-19 pandemic under the Biden administration and helped dramatically decrease the cost of premiums for these plans.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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There isn’t an income ceiling, but the percentage gradually decreases as income rises.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Policy journals brim with articles about American decline and the advent of multipolarity.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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On the plus side a decline in auto prices is expected as the demand is now lower after the strong buying in March and April.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Shaffer and his colleagues have concluded the bird hitched back-to-back rides on a garbage truck, taking advantage of the low-effort form of transportation to reach a destination filled with tasty food scraps.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Johnson concluded that the program breached a guideline on accuracy, which deals with misleading audiences.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Last year, Kennedy ended his independent bid for president during an Arizona visit and endorsed President Donald Trump.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Within two hours of the meeting ending, send a summary, not a transcript.—
Ishaan Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Some victims say that grief is hitting them harder now that the acute crisis has subsided.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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