LETUPS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

letups

noun

plural of letup

as in declines

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something the downpour continued for hours without letup

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

accelerations

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Noun

Another major challenge is intensifying domestic competition and labor shortages as Japan’s birth rate declines and its population ages, Nagai said.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
This year’s drought across western Japan, with some meteorologists comparing it to the country’s worst drought in more than 30 years, is already being tied to yield declines in official data.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of declines

Noun

The two-day affair brought together more than 300 brands, artists and creators, alongside product launches, installations, food and live performances, while also serving as a platform for limited-edition drops and exclusive fashion releases.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Opening in 2023, French Custard has now made it through a few KC winters, and Wood said people still show up for their special pint drops.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of drops

Noun

The move comes amid a global shortage largely attributed to slowdowns of the passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
While iPhone sales increased an impressive 21% in the most recent quarter, the business has experienced significant slowdowns in recent years, with sales even declining in some quarters.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of slowdowns

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