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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)
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Volatility and investor fear has clearly declined in recent weeks, but that risk of the trade war or economic slowdown is not permanently over.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 May 2025
In the same way that a pullback on trade has lagged effects, the potential resuscitation of more normal relations may also take several months to be felt — with a major slowdown of investment and hiring by U.S. businesses in the meantime.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Third, the slowdown in China, once luxury’s golden engine.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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As businesses prepare for an economic slowdown, the Neom megacity, with its transformative projects like The Line, represents Bin Salman's vision for economic diversification.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Volatility and investor fear has clearly declined in recent weeks, but that risk of the trade war or economic slowdown is not permanently over.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 May 2025
In the same way that a pullback on trade has lagged effects, the potential resuscitation of more normal relations may also take several months to be felt — with a major slowdown of investment and hiring by U.S. businesses in the meantime.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Third, the slowdown in China, once luxury’s golden engine.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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And some experts worry that the recent decline could be slowed or stopped by reductions in federal funding and the public health workforce, or a shift away from the strategies that seem to be working.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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So there were signals of his decline in his public appearances.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Others may develop it after pregnancy, as the muscles and ligaments around the uterus can loosen or weaken.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
10 May 2025
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This weakens their ability to tailor experiences and erodes marketing efficiency.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 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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Right-hander German Marquez, who broke out of a slump to pitch the Rockies to a win on Sunday, was teary when talking about Black.—
Patrick Saunders,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Inter Miami is under pressure to turn things around, as criticism has heated up on social media during the recent slump.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Under the union contract, employees who review food ingredients, drugs and medical devices have a right to flag safety or efficacy concerns without fear of retribution.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Because there’s no systematic process to flag risk, track patients longitudinally and make sure someone actually follows up.—
Boris Berat,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Related Articles Overall sales were down 11 percent to $1.2 billion — which beat analyst expectations of a 12.4 percent drop.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The latest drop channels that same buzzworthy energy, but this time with a tropical twist.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Wednesday will have lingering showers before tapering off late in the evening, forecasters said in the outlook.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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That said, most doctors generally look for certain indicators that someone has a higher likelihood of doing well after tapering off their meds.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
2 May 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
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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