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)
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 June 2025
Last year, while Diesel, Maison Margiela and the direct-to-consumer channel all reported growth, the slowdown in China and a 15 percent decrease in the group’s wholesale channel impacted OTB’s turnover, which decreased 5.2 percent to 1.8 billion euros, compared with 1.9 billion euros in 2023.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
The airline has pulled back to its original route focus on the northeastern US and along the East Coast, areas hit hard by the demand slowdown.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
But China’s slowdown does not guarantee that India will catch up.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
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Verb
The slowdown of opportunities for Israeli creatives and artists is not always politically motivated.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 June 2025
Last year, while Diesel, Maison Margiela and the direct-to-consumer channel all reported growth, the slowdown in China and a 15 percent decrease in the group’s wholesale channel impacted OTB’s turnover, which decreased 5.2 percent to 1.8 billion euros, compared with 1.9 billion euros in 2023.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 19 June 2025
The airline has pulled back to its original route focus on the northeastern US and along the East Coast, areas hit hard by the demand slowdown.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
But China’s slowdown does not guarantee that India will catch up.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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In both Central American nations, remittance income accounts for 30% of private consumption and any decline will have a direct effect on gross domestic product, GDP, Orozco said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Continued decline in five-on-five production (which coincided with Patrice Bergeron’s retirement).—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Verb
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But in an unexpected ruling in 2023, the Supreme Court declined an invitation to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Abandoning recognition can erode motivation, diminish engagement and make employees feel invisible, weakening the cultural fabric and undermining long-term resilience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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That slump has intensified competition among producers, posing a challenge for the industry, as well as for local governments, which have promoting mineral development as a way of boosting the Southeast Asia’s largest economy.—
Alfred Cang,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Baseballs’ best hitter is now in a 2-for-20, 13-strikeout slump.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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There’s China, but its demand for oil has slackened markedly amid an economic slowdown.—
Neil MacFarquhar,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Retail sales also fell in February, while firms from Walmart to Delta Air Lines have warned of slackening demand.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That can play an important role, but crime analysts say the reasons behind these drops are more complex and broader.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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But economists at Citi Research flagged ongoing headwinds, attributing the price declines to high mortgage rates, elevated uncertainty, softening consumer demand, and a weakening labor market.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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After decades of habitat destruction, unregulated hunting and industrial expansion, federal officials had already flagged more than 70 species at risk of extinction — with many more lining up behind them.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 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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Some are in the early stages of exploring the medication, others are already using it and still others are tapering off or have stopped.—
Stephen Sokoler,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The growth in that source of income has tapered off in recent years — something city officials attribute to decreases in consumer confidence.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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