as in decline
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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Recent Examples of slow (down)
Maryam Ahmed, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
But the content spending slowdown from major legacy studios in Hollywood has hit the state as well.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
In the skin cells of the wild-type mice, within six hours of UV exposure, ZAK kicked off a series of cellular reactions in response to ribosomal slowdowns and collisions.
—Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
Some analysts believe high capital gains taxes may be contributing to a housing market slowdown.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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Verb
In the first half of the year, Austin’s housing market continued its gradual slowdown, giving some potential good news for would-be buyers who have been facing one of the tightest markets in the country.
—Maryam Ahmed, Austin American Statesman, 15 July 2025
But the content spending slowdown from major legacy studios in Hollywood has hit the state as well.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
In the skin cells of the wild-type mice, within six hours of UV exposure, ZAK kicked off a series of cellular reactions in response to ribosomal slowdowns and collisions.
—Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
Some analysts believe high capital gains taxes may be contributing to a housing market slowdown.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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The condition leads to a decline in the ability to independently function, think and reason.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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On the plus side a decline in auto prices is expected as the demand is now lower after the strong buying in March and April.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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This weakens their ability to educate, create, and grow.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
21 July 2025
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This could help verify recent findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) that suggest this strange force is actually weakening over time.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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But the longest slump of his career just keeps getting longer.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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But conversations with second baseman Nolan Tucker, a 2019 Hanover Central graduate who was an All-Big East second-team selection after leading Xavier with a .339 batting average, helped Misch shake off that slump.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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While downtown foot traffic in the era of remote work has slackened, Rice Park remains a popular draw for downtown residents and visitors, and groups like the Rice Park Association and the St. Paul Garden Club provide advocacy, funding, park upkeep and eyeballs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
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The tension between the Mercury’s ideas about commitment and its transgressive style had slackened.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The same day, discounts and coupons offered on Meituan had seen prices of a cup of coffee drop to as low as 2 yuan ($0.28), according to local media.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The drop was even starker among Republicans, with that change from 88 to 48 percent — nearly cut in half — in the space of a year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Several of the cases Smith flagged were cited in lawsuits brought by people injured by police, including an Associated Press photographer who was struck with a beanbag shotgun round.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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For example, when AI flags a drop in team sentiment but leaders fail to engage with empathy or curiosity, the issue may deepen rather than resolve.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The degree of retardation is usually mild, but can be moderate to severe.—
Mark Cohen,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2012
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The criteria were: episodes that last no longer than 2 months, and that do not include suicidal feelings, psychotic symptoms, psychomotor retardation, or feelings of worthlessness.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
15 Mar. 2013
Verb
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Snow will finally begin to taper off by sunset Monday.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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What’s more, even if it’s approved and eventually offered, the number of buyers is likely to be a fraction of what the White House has suggested and could taper off after an initial burst of buyers.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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