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as in to die (down)

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noun

ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
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)
Noun
Industry Events Keep Summer Moving For us, summer isn’t a slowdown. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 As for footwear sales in the region, the second quarter saw a slowdown of sales of high-heat product, alongside tougher comparatives and ongoing softness in end-of-cycle footwear product lines. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 The production slowdown was deepened by a shortage of raw plastic materials, triggered by ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which cut off petrochemical exports to North Africa for bottle manufacturing. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 An economic slowdown would threaten how much profit companies can make, which is the lifeblood of the stock market. — Stan Choe, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slow (down)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
  1. weaken
  2. decline
  3. slacken
  4. deceleration
  5. flag
  6. slump
  7. taper off
  8. drop
Verb
  • Even if Korea can maintain 2% economic growth over the next two decades, consumption growth gradually weakens and eventually turns negative, according to Goldman’s long-term modeling.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of weaken
Noun
  • That rapid decline makes the question of how coach Dan Campbell and the team rebound one of the most interesting in the entire league.
    — NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The local enrollment declines are mostly concentrated in local districts’ elementary schools.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of decline
Verb
  • Still further downstream the channel broadens out, and the slackening current has deposited débris and deadheads galore.
    — HARRY H. EDEL, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Surf-rock riffs, punctuated with pockets of silence, eventually slacken in tempo for a glorious, slo-mo finish.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of slacken
Noun
  • Over time, without regular use, the back of the body can lose its functional capacity for deceleration, which is when chronic knee pain generally starts to show up.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But Delapierre was flung forwards violently by the rapid deceleration and suffered a nasty face-plant into the cockpit.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of deceleration
Verb
  • In recent weeks Alphabet and Microsoft have also flagged gains after investing in Anthropic.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But its statement quickly turned to the same kind of gap Torrez flagged.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of flag
Noun
  • Unitree’s recent slump has raised concerns about how Beijing may boost emerging strategic sectors without stoking a speculative frenzy.
    — Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cal Raleigh busted out of a season-long slump with the first three-homer game of his career Monday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of slump
Verb
  • If gravel tapers off at the edges of your garden, weeds will easily find their way into the soil below and germinate.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Then there’s the question of whether demand will taper off, which is difficult to predict.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of taper off
Noun
  • The surprise drop kicked off a 60-day countdown for the re-issue.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Smooth it through damp hair before styling or use a few drops on dry lengths for an extra hit of shine and polish.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of drop

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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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