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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

accelerations

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Noun

The purpose of a retirement war chest, according to Cave, isn't to shed equities or eliminate market declines.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026
More than half of states saw declines in measles vaccinations compared with the year before, the CDC said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of declines

Noun

For an occasion like this, lean into a timeless silhouette—Bernadette’s crisp poplin halter dress, Aquazzura’s barely-there slingbacks, and Mikimoto’s pearl-and-diamond drops are effortlessly elegant and will still feel chic years from now.

— Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 28 July 2026
The aluminum body is strong enough to withstand drops from average heights.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of drops

Noun

New software, unusual pop-ups or unexplained computer slowdowns may also warrant a closer look.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Some theater owners, hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and production slowdowns, have expressed concerns the merger would lead to fewer films being made.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of slowdowns

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