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)
Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
With the current economic slowdown, will the Live Local law entice more developers to build workforce housing?
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
The figure marked a slowdown from 147,000 jobs added in the previous month.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
In its half-year results, released last week, French rival Lagardère Travel Retail also noted that the air traffic slowdown in the U.S. had negatively impacted revenue there by 1%.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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That followed a sustained slowdown in spirits demand in the U.S., according to CNN, as well as a cyberattack that took down the majority of its operations.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
With the current economic slowdown, will the Live Local law entice more developers to build workforce housing?
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
The figure marked a slowdown from 147,000 jobs added in the previous month.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
In its half-year results, released last week, French rival Lagardère Travel Retail also noted that the air traffic slowdown in the U.S. had negatively impacted revenue there by 1%.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Goolsbee said Trump’s immigration crackdown likely has affected population growth and the jobs numbers, but that doesn’t mean the labor market has substantially weakened.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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This means banana particles can remain between teeth for an extended period, giving bacteria more time to produce acids that weaken tooth enamel.14 6.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Should jobs creation rebound from its early summer slump or inflation heat up, then a cut might become less probable.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The kids that freaked out and lost their composure allowed that 30-second slump to turn into 45 seconds or a minute.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The frames are loose, the light is cold, the rhythm slackened.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.—
Samantha Lauriello,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The architecture also needs to be a self-healing system capable of flagging outdated information, establishing governance frameworks and tracking knowledge utilization.—
Philip Brittan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Police learned that a woman with injuries consistent with a crash and a man accompanying her flagged down a nearby resident, who got her in touch with a family member to pick her up, the complaints allege.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 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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The analyst said this credit will remain in place through 2032 and taper off by 2034, providing about $250 million a year in cash generation from 2030 to 2035.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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The call consists of a line of notes that taper off as the sound spreads, alerting passersby to the presence of a creature in a nearby stream.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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