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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
The intensifying trade war puts the business interests of Tesla and Musk, who gave millions to reelect Trump and campaigned for him in key swing states, at a crossroads with the president, who is not letting up on the tit for tat with China.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The tumult and the furor were at last dying down Sunday night, the furor of two talented high school teams going at each other 100 miles per hour without letup for nearly two hours and the tumult of the celebration that seemed to pull an entire city of Manchester into the Mohegan Sun Arena.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
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
Verb
Later on, after the Wolves had cut into the lead, Redick called a timeout and delivered an ear-blistering lecture as a reminder to not let up.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
The intensifying trade war puts the business interests of Tesla and Musk, who gave millions to reelect Trump and campaigned for him in key swing states, at a crossroads with the president, who is not letting up on the tit for tat with China.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
Noun
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Consumers and businesses are changing their spending habits, contributing to a noticeable slowdown in the economy.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This report portrays the current state of the housing sector, with analysts watching for signs of any further slowdown in sales activity.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
18 May 2025
Verb
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In 2010, a small city nestled between the Rocky Mountains and Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho voted to stop adding fluoride to its municipal water system.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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There was no anger from the stands or the players at a 20th league defeat — everybody stopped being too concerned by their league form a long time ago.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Iron Ore production decreased by 4.5% to 67.7 million metric tons due to heavy rainfall in Brazil.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Although the unsheltered population in the city of L.A. decreased last year from 32,680 to 29,275, and is projected to decline again this year, residents and business owners continue to express frustration with the city’s handling of the homelessness crisis.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Schulman initiated a turnaround, and was able to stem retail sales declines in the second half.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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Operating income for the quarter came in at $652 million, marking a 13% year-on-year decline.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Their research concluded that nearly 40% of dogs tested positive for the disease.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The Liberty have concluded their months-long victory lap that started with a trip down the Canyon of Heroes and ended among the world’s biggest pop-culture superstars at the Met Gala.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Give credit without diminishing your own contributions.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
21 May 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,
21 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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The result, a rare 6-2-5-4 double play to end the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Luckily, the experience trumped inhaling the intense stench, which eventually subsided.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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This new poll, and others, suggest voters' concerns over the economy may be subsiding.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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