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as in stops
to come to an end
the rain let up just as we reached the house
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as in decreases
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 lets up
The pressure to grow faster, enter newer and bigger markets, and justify the number never lets up.
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Rory McDonald, Fortune, 6 June 2026
There is the potential for at least 1 to 3 inches of rain before the wet weather lets up.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The tension never lets up as Rose uncovers the secrets of the oppressive regime ruling her world, sealed behind a wall for generations.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Though the premise sounds far-fetched, Cammell creates a sense of overwhelming dread that never lets up as the threat of an unstoppable AI grows more and more personal, migrating from theory, to our homes, to our bodies.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
The film sees Wilde herself starring alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penelope Cruz in a comedy of manners that never lets up (and never lets that energy get in the way of some great performances).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
The schedule hardly lets up thereafter for the 38-33 Heat, with road games on Wednesday and Friday nights against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Dolphins defense lets up After holding the Ravens to 110 yards in the first half, the Dolphins permitted an 11-play, 68-yard touchdown drive on Baltimore’s opening possession of the third quarter.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Rory McDonald, Fortune, 6 June 2026
There is the potential for at least 1 to 3 inches of rain before the wet weather lets up.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The tension never lets up as Rose uncovers the secrets of the oppressive regime ruling her world, sealed behind a wall for generations.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Though the premise sounds far-fetched, Cammell creates a sense of overwhelming dread that never lets up as the threat of an unstoppable AI grows more and more personal, migrating from theory, to our homes, to our bodies.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
The film sees Wilde herself starring alongside Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, and Penelope Cruz in a comedy of manners that never lets up (and never lets that energy get in the way of some great performances).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
The schedule hardly lets up thereafter for the 38-33 Heat, with road games on Wednesday and Friday nights against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Dolphins defense lets up After holding the Ravens to 110 yards in the first half, the Dolphins permitted an 11-play, 68-yard touchdown drive on Baltimore’s opening possession of the third quarter.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets up
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The closest Metra stops to the Obama Presidential Center are on the Metra Electric Line, which also makes stops at McCormick Place and Millennium Park.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The problem is that many people keep them for years after the manufacturer stops supporting them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Forecast confidence decreases somewhat heading into the weekend, but an unsettled pattern appears likely to continue.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Kyiv also wants to maintain a strong army after fighting ends, and Zelenskyy said the latest draft proposal puts it at 800,000 — higher than in an initial framework, according to reports.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The recipe just ends; no sauce.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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If extra power is required, the GR 2 can draw from its internal battery before automatically reverting to external power once the demand subsides.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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The chafing is bad enough, but even worse, after the initial irritation subsides, my legs are embarrassingly left with dark spots and hyperpigmentation.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Live coverage on Fox News Channel kicks off Wednesday, June 24th and concludes on Sunday, July 5th, with correspondents and anchors stationed at the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore and Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidential Library, among others venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The study concludes that continued monitoring and removal efforts will be necessary to prevent further expansion into sensitive ecosystems.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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An August poll found that a majority of them oppose it, and some voters have expressed concern that the new map also diminishes their representation as lawmakers would have to cover a wider, more varied geography.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Emphasizing the environmental benefits of reuse, given that the eco-lever drastically diminishes carbon emissions compared to producing new garments, SMART said that textiles should be clearly distinguished as valuable goods, not as waste streams.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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An extended car warranty is most useful when your original factory warranty expires.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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Molinar’s annual salary is $360,000, and her contract expires on June 30, 2028.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the latter being the case for January’s payment, SSI payments are issued on the last weekday of the previous month.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Dec. 2025
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So most of them [films] at the time, there’s the melodrama — the poor girl falls with a rich boy, and then the family against her, blah, blah, same old story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2025
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