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
Mohammed Al Sawalhi, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
There is no letup at any point in a 162-game season, especially in early July.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 4 July 2024
David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Festival is the Rock Band-like game mode that lives within the larger Fortnite ecosystem and lets up to four players perform together online.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Despite the talks between Hamas and the US, there has been no letup in Trump’s threats to Hamas.
—Mohammed Al Sawalhi, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
There is no letup at any point in a 162-game season, especially in early July.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 4 July 2024
Verb
The Trump administration isn’t letting up on the tech giants.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Festival is the Rock Band-like game mode that lives within the larger Fortnite ecosystem and lets up to four players perform together online.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
Noun
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The window for executing a successful parry is pretty generous, and the dramatic temporal slowdown and sound effects make each one feel like an impactful moment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Procurement Decisions Consider a scenario where AI predicts that a key Southeast Asian supplier may face production slowdowns due to political instability.—
Viral Hirpara,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Commentary: Is Trump's plan for tariff relief for automakers too late to stop global impact?—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The administration has also asked food companies to voluntarily stop using another six dyes—Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2—by the end of 2026.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Research has also shown that being outside in nature can help decrease anxiety, stress, and anger, according to a UC Davis Health blog post.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The four-seamer might be decreasing in usage, and the worst single pitch in the game - but the great ones have great ones.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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But its sales in the Greater China region, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, fell slightly to $16 billion, about a 2% decline from the previous year.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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What To Know Driving the U.S. decline was a surge in imports, as companies tried to front-run sweeping tariffs on autos, steel, aluminum, and goods from nearly every country.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Their domestic intelligence agency concluded an investigation into a far-right political party known as AFD.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The episode concluded with Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) leaving Jackson, Wyoming, and heading to Seattle against town orders.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Considering Sunderland have scored one goal in their last six matches, five of which have been lost, confidence on Wearside of a trip to Wembley has diminished.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The game ended on a sacrifice fly at 1:17 a.m. Arkansas will throw junior right-hander Gage Wood against LSU junior right-hander Anthony Eyanson.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Conor McGregor took the UFC featherweight title from Aldo in December 2015 with a nasty knockout, ending the fight in 13 seconds.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Lisa Wins, But Sincerity Takes the Crown When the eyeliner dries and the laughter subsides, Lisa Gilroy emerges as the episode’s victor.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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That fear subsided after the war became bogged down in Ukraine’s east.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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