RETARDATIONS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

retardations

noun

plural of retardation

as in decelerations

a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something scientists discovered that they could achieve the retardation of light if they shined it through a variety of substances

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Noun

Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of decelerations

Noun

Other restaurants associated with lettuce, such as Chopt, Panera Bread and Sweetgreen also saw declines on July 11, compared to average traffic rates, the data firm said.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Such declines can impact muscle strength, bone density, and libido, potentially causing fatigue and weakness.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of declines

Noun

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
There is so much uncertainty in the industry, with AI and mergers and production slowdowns and changing consumer habits.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Definition of slowdowns

Noun

Crews were working on strengthening containment lines and at least one helicopter remained to support firefighters with water drops.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Tan-Luxe’s formula transforms your moisturizer or hydrating serum into a customizable self-tanner—a few drops mixed into your favorite skin-care product develop into a natural-looking glow.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of drops

Noun

Having endured plenty of slumps himself, Olson made a point to sit down with the young catcher and talk through it.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 July 2026
The announcement follows a Bloomberg report earlier this week highlighting second-season viewership slumps on Netflix shows, with some losing up to 70 percent of their season 1 audience.

— Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 7 July 2026

Definition of slumps

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