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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)
Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Another sign of consumer financial stress is a slowdown in loan usage.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Similar to the spring slowdown for AC systems, HVAC companies often experience lighter demand before homeowners start turning on their heating systems for the colder months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
City staff and 7 Brew representatives have noticed the slowdown as well after months of efforts to reduce congestion around the busy drive-thru-only coffee shop.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
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David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Traders on Kalshi expect that job creation in May will see a slowdown but still surpass Dow Jones consensus.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Another sign of consumer financial stress is a slowdown in loan usage.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Similar to the spring slowdown for AC systems, HVAC companies often experience lighter demand before homeowners start turning on their heating systems for the colder months.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
City staff and 7 Brew representatives have noticed the slowdown as well after months of efforts to reduce congestion around the busy drive-thru-only coffee shop.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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SoftBank Group dropped over 10% amid a broader decline in Asia tech stocks.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Consistent short sleep, however, has been linked to measurable declines in cognitive performance and day-to-day functioning, while chronic sleep deprivation is associated with more serious long-term health risks.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Reserve Bank of Australia will likely focus on the strength of private demand before factoring in the conflict, alongside inflation risks stemming from weak productivity and rising unit labor costs, according to Stenner, who expects household consumption to weaken in the second quarter.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Critics counter that scarcity alone does not guarantee value if investor demand weakens.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Zscaler lost two key salespeople, and the deceleration is palpable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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At best, this method could be deployed as part of a hybrid strategy that uses a separate system for deceleration.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Another factor was the slackening appeal of industrial companies, which had long absorbed the greatest number of young graduates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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It’s caused when the vocal cords slacken, leading to irregular vibration and an audible cracking or rattling sound as air is released in spurts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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The stretch isn’t concerning to Murton, who noted Aidan Miller’s early slump last year that preceded an excellent season.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Precious metal timepieces saw the biggest slump, contracting by around a quarter in both metrics.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Risk scoring engines may flag population-level anomalies requiring administrative review.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the Wall Street Journal blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The latter is no small feat because supersonic speed dramatically changes the aerodynamics of an aircraft, making missile launches or bomb drops extremely difficult, to put it mildly.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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As the rain tapered off in the afternoon, the Skippers (20-2) were eager to defend their home turf.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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