1
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 thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.
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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
Its quality isn't the horror itself but the ghoulish environment and subtle danger that lies beneath, being a whodunit occult film that never lets up, keeping us guessing on the true nature of the terrors up until the bitter end.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Its quality isn't the horror itself but the ghoulish environment and subtle danger that lies beneath, being a whodunit occult film that never lets up, keeping us guessing on the true nature of the terrors up until the bitter end.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lets up
Verb
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This creates a temporary, dynamic obstacle that slows other molecules or stops them from moving through.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also, back home, Lip Smacking now offers a foodie tour in San Jose – at Santana Row – which stops at four of the center’s top restaurants.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before Colbert’s late night CBS talk show ends on Thursday, May 21, 2026, his buddy and competitor Jimmy Fallon was sure to drop by the Ed Sullivan Theater and drop some well wishes.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once the season ends, the Gophers plan to apply for medical redshirts on behalf of Willis and Vaihola.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While a panic attack subsides eventually, the anxiety-like feeling that precedes a heart attack won’t go away and may even increase in intensity over time.—
Nadine Avola,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2026
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As investor panic subsides, these software names should get interest from traders, according to Pettit.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Free agent signings begin virtually as soon as the draft concludes.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the immediate need diminishes a bit after free agency.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The county and the Housing Commission previously entered into a similar 10-year agreement, which expires in 2026.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Malkin, whose contract expires after this season, was visibly miffed when discussing the situation after Saturday’s loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iranians also continue to argue over who should lead if the current government falls.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Lets up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets%20up. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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