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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)
Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Iran protests spark reaction abroad Videos of demonstrations have stopped coming out of Iran, likely signaling the slowdown of their pace under the heavy security force presence in major cities.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Thursday’s development likely signals a slowdown in Atlanta’s coaching search.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Other factors—such as the constant scaffolding that shrouded both locations, some inventory challenges, the slowdown in tourism after covid and the rebirth of Soho’s retail scene—also weighed on Pizzurro’s decision to close the shop.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For a small, open economy growing at 1–2 percent, that is not a slowdown.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Iran protests spark reaction abroad Videos of demonstrations have stopped coming out of Iran, likely signaling the slowdown of their pace under the heavy security force presence in major cities.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Thursday’s development likely signals a slowdown in Atlanta’s coaching search.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Other factors—such as the constant scaffolding that shrouded both locations, some inventory challenges, the slowdown in tourism after covid and the rebirth of Soho’s retail scene—also weighed on Pizzurro’s decision to close the shop.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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The resulting decline in steady natural gas supply led to the shutdown of numerous power generating stations.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Health experts expect bigger declines in the coming months, as more enrollees receive notice of price hikes and cancel their plans.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When leaders visibly adjust decisions based on input, silence weakens.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Wet wipes contain alcohol and chemicals that strip natural oils, damage materials like leather, and weaken shoe adhesives.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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Maximum deceleration subjects New Shepard crews to about five times the normal pull of gravity.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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That represents a deceleration of the 18 percent growth in fiscal 2025, according to William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Hammers tapped slackening fibers and instead of the pleasant overtones of a major scale, a nauseating cacophony swelled from the instrument’s wooden belly.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
21 Jan. 2026
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But just like the Qatar embargo almost a decade ago, those rules seem to slacken when officials make direct accusations against fellow Gulf Cooperation Council members.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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While Harmon has capably knocked down her midrange jumper lately, shooting guard Jordan Lee is in the midst of slump.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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O'Leary briefly appeared on Forbes' billionaire list in 2018 but dropped off in 2019 due to a slump in Ryanair's stock prices and has not been named a billionaire since.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Examples flagged include burying the true cost or renewal terms, making cancellation difficult, or enrolling consumers in ongoing plans without clear consent.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The platform automatically adds guardrails to those accounts, and adults who were incorrectly flagged can lift those restrictions by submitting a photo for visual age verification.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Ottawa was in Denver to play Kelly and the Avalanche last week when, shortly before puck drop, the club released a statement from general manager Steve Staios condemning rumors that were spreading like wildfire across the internet about his team.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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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,
16 Jan. 2026
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Things tapered off, though in 2016, Pittsburgh was one win from reaching another Super Bowl.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The threat gradually tapers off later Friday as the system moves east and winds slowly diminish.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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