as in to die (down)
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slow (down)
Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
That would represent a significant slowdown from the 3% or even 4% growth that was projected for the third quarter.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite a recent slowdown in the vertiginous growth that characterized the past five years, home prices are still growing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Upper-income households face new financial pressures today in a rapidly changing labor market that’s witnessing an unprecedented slowdown in the growth of traditionally higher-paying white-collar jobs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slow (down)
Noun
In fact, each has proven to be a false alarm, as slowdowns in momentum have consistently led to new buying opportunities (as indicated by the blue, dotted vertical lines).
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
That would represent a significant slowdown from the 3% or even 4% growth that was projected for the third quarter.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite a recent slowdown in the vertiginous growth that characterized the past five years, home prices are still growing.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Upper-income households face new financial pressures today in a rapidly changing labor market that’s witnessing an unprecedented slowdown in the growth of traditionally higher-paying white-collar jobs.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slow (down)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
-
However, the league is looking to its next steps to after the 2025 season saw a 5% decline in game attendance, according to Sports Business Journal.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
-
But their party went into swift decline during the Cold War that began in the late 1940s and barely exists today.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The years of horrific violence have weakened Sudan, plunging its institutions into chaos and making its population more vulnerable and poorer.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
The deceleration in hiring, uptick in corporate layoffs, still-weak consumer confidence, struggling housing market are all partial offsets to the thriving corporate and capex sector.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
-
Everything about driving the EX30 came naturally, including adjusting to its one-pedal deceleration, which brought it to a predictable stop without my touching the brake pedal.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
And while Braum’s has recently slackened its former rule of not venturing 300 miles from the farm (that number is now 330 miles), Beuchaw says the company does not plan to inch out any further.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
-
The potential for sharp, disputatious cultural criticism has arguably slackened.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
That was the case even if the extent of their subsequent slump — four consecutive Premier League defeats, six losses out of seven in all competitions — surprised everybody.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
-
After improvements in passenger totals in 2021, 2022, and 2023, San Jose and Oakland both began to suffer slumps in 2024 and the weakening pattern has lingered well into 2025, a review of official airport statistics shows.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Evidence of Dinah's presence at the scene also seems to vanish, and official records about the case have all been flagged.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
-
McMahon said that after the first round of fall screenings, the district saw fewer students in 4K through third grades flagged in reading, meaning a reduction in students requiring personal reading plans.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
-
To remove rust, sprinkle a bit of Bar Keepers Friend or baking soda over the affected area, add a drop of water to create a paste, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Lastly, Vanderbilt transfer JaQualon Roberts has an opportunity to make an immediate impact after his play-time with the Commodores tapered off in his sophomore season.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
-
For eastern Cuba, heavy rains will continue this morning, tapering off this afternoon.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share