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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)
Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The California economy was lashed all year by tumult in Hollywood, which has been hit by a slowdown in filming as well as media and entertainment industry consolidation.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Retail traders' jump into equities to start the new year follows a seasonal slowdown in the last week of 2025, Jain added.
—Kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Getty Images California officials hope a new tax credit will help reverse what has been a brutal, yearslong slowdown in production in Hollywood.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
While January is often a quieter month for bars and restaurants, Torres emphasized the toll that slowdown can take on workers.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The California economy was lashed all year by tumult in Hollywood, which has been hit by a slowdown in filming as well as media and entertainment industry consolidation.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Retail traders' jump into equities to start the new year follows a seasonal slowdown in the last week of 2025, Jain added.
—Kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Getty Images California officials hope a new tax credit will help reverse what has been a brutal, yearslong slowdown in production in Hollywood.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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The report describes a kind of doom loop of AI dependence, where students increasingly off-load their own thinking onto the technology, leading to the kind of cognitive decline or atrophy more commonly associated with aging brains.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 11 citations represents a sharp decline from just months earlier.—
Mathew Miranda
January 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Evergreen branches bent under the weight of snow are already weakened; sweeping down the length of the branch toward the ground adds to the stress and increases the potential for breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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These policies impose devastating costs on American citizens, weakening our economy, increasing the national debt, straining public budgets and tearing families apart.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 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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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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There was still a risk of more flash flooding and mudslides Friday despite slackening rain around Los Angeles, the National Weather Service warned.—
TY ONEIL,
Arkansas Online,
27 Dec. 2025
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Namestnikov ended a 29-game goal drought, while Toews halted a 26-game scoring slump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese policymakers may be finally warming to the idea of tackling the country’s worsening real estate slump, raising expectations that stronger support measures could be coming later this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, Wei flagged global tariff policies as a potential risk factor headed into 2026.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday evening, the Herald shared with Pacheco and her attorney details of the police department’s statement and its confirmation that Meiner’s office flagged the Facebook comment to police.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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