LETS UP Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

lets up

verb

present tense third-person singular of let up

as in stops

to come to an end the rain let up just as we reached the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in decreases

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the windmill slowed down as the wind let up

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of lets up There’s truth in these statements, and in the age of LinkedIn, the pressure to build a bigger network never really lets up. — Jeanan Yasiri Moe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 DOMi’s maximalist playing rarely lets up, and the densely harmonized vocals and orchestra begin to grate. — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026 Add mulch to flower beds as the rain lets up for the season, so it won’t get washed away and will still retain needed moisture. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 As the rain finally lets up and the region begins to dry out, the cleanup is far from over. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 23 June 2026 The pressure to grow faster, enter newer and bigger markets, and justify the number never lets up. — Rory McDonald, Fortune, 6 June 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets up

Verb

The Miami Dolphins aren’t going to beat an opponent this season until South Florida’s NFL franchise stops beating itself.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
What’s even more interesting is that the pattern persists above the temperature where uranium ditelluride stops being superconducting.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of stops

Verb

The front finally moves through on Friday, but some heavy rain will still be possible early, before the chance of rain decreases into the weekend.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The Nebraska researchers also found that hafnia becomes more stable as its thickness decreases.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of decreases

Verb

Experts, including Higel, are doubtful that the Iraqi government will be able to disarm the Iran-loyal groups even if war between Iran and the US ends.

— Sarah Tamimi, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
As for what’s going on with the cryptic buying up of team shares, that remains an ongoing mystery for much of the episode — one that ends without Higgins and Rebecca finding out who’s really behind the shenanigans.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ends

Verb

Chadchart said despite the heavy rain, flooding should recede once the rain subsides, as city officials are working to drain floodwaters as quickly as possible.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Ideally, those refugees would remain in human care for years or even decades until the mussel invasion subsides.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of subsides

Verb

The report concludes that resilience must become a core strategic priority rather than a reactive response to crises.

— Mitch New, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Once leadership concludes that the shift is structural, operational changes become more critical than budget cuts.

— Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of concludes

Verb

When the quantum of color deposited by the brush diminishes, and grows lighter, its essence as paint applied by brush reveals itself.

— Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The impressive density of this overload, which embraces the possibilities of relatively new technology to find novel ways to deliver and compress context, diminishes as Carter is drawn to Japan by Izumi Adachi (Kiko Mizuhara).

— Vadim Rizov, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of diminishes

Verb

His Inter Miami career is slated to continue for some time, having signed a contract extension that expires in 2028.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The judge’s order expires later this week, and the three outlets are seeking a preliminary injunction to sideline the ban in the longer term.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of expires

Verb

In July, Reeves shared a brief clip of test footage of the upcoming film, which included the first proper look at Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne in a new Batsuit as what appears to be snow falls around him.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Margins shrink, investment capacity falls and businesses have fewer resources to innovate or improve the underlying infrastructure.

— Sanjay Ghare, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

Cite this Entry

Style

“Lets up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets%20up. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of lets up

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

etiquette

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes