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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Verb
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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The modest share price increase to A$42 came despite a decline in the company’s net profit from $13.7 billion to $10.2 billion in the 12 months to June 30.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Black bear sightings on the rise Similar to bobcats, the black bear population is on the rise after experiencing a population decline in the 1800s due to hunting and habitat loss.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For Trump, whose political brand has long relied on projecting authenticity to his base, a sustained decline in honesty ratings could weaken his ability to roll out his agenda.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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
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Foreign investor holdings of Treasuries climbed to a record high in June, showcasing sustained overseas demand for US government debt even as a slump in the dollar stoked concerns about sentiment toward American assets.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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But since the start of August, he's been mired in an inexplicable, horrific slump.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brown’s jaw gently churns, his eyes go glassy, and the muscles around his mouth slacken a bit.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2025
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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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Most of this year’s drop comes from traditional district-run schools, which now have 191,507 students, down 8,733 students from a year ago.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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The move came after UnitedHealth’s stock suffered a year-to-date drop of more than 40%, prompting dip buyers to speculate on a recovery.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
16 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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