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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)
Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The slowdown comes after a 1% population jump in 2024, the Census stated, the fastest annual growth since 2006.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Hyundai saw a 1% decline in the most recent quarter, a late slowdown in what was a record year for the South Korean automaker.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
That means a looming slowdown in renewable deployment, something that many will regard as some sort of failure.
—David Fickling, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The slowdowns are shifting from intelligence to hardwired and manually built infrastructure.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The slowdown comes after a 1% population jump in 2024, the Census stated, the fastest annual growth since 2006.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Hyundai saw a 1% decline in the most recent quarter, a late slowdown in what was a record year for the South Korean automaker.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
That means a looming slowdown in renewable deployment, something that many will regard as some sort of failure.
—David Fickling, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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The decline in future spending commitments is projected to lead to 670,000 and 1,600,000 lives lost annually.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cuts mark a steep decline for the historic newsroom, which has lost subscribers following controversial editorial decisions by owner Jeff Bezos.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In overwhelmingly Democratic districts, the outcome is almost always predetermined, further depressing turnout and weakening accountability.—
Grace Rauh,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Healthy Rivers and Landscapes’ flexibility represents potentially weakened enforceable safeguards for environmental and tribal groups, as the program relies on voluntary commitments instead of mandatory flow standards.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Although the regionalization had led to a deceleration in the growth of shipping costs throughout 2024 as the Everything Store aggressively embarked on its cost-cutting crusade, these expenses kicked back up into high gear throughout the 2025 fiscal year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Owners reported sudden deceleration, downshifting, and temporary rear wheel lockups in 2015-2017 models.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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James’ 2020 debut feature, Relic — a slow-burn chiller about three generations of women tormented by a presence in the family home — worked because the director never allowed her control of the material to slacken, even when the narrative was stretched a bit thin.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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As data disappears and health recommendations slacken, independent groups are rallying together to fill the public health data and leadership void.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
3 Feb. 2026
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As China struggles with a prolonged economic slump, and the US has emerged with the highest number of billionaires in the world, with over 900 (up from 813 in 2024), more splashy events in the country will follow.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Snapping Marta Suarez’s slump One reason TCU hasn’t looked as dominant since the start of the New Year is the play of graduate forward Marta Suarez.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Content can be flagged as 18+ and should not be visible to those who are logged into accounts marked aged 13-17.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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And then they're getting caught after their accounts get flagged either by withdrawing or depositing money with something that doesn't match.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another option patients may pursue is to slowly taper off the drugs over about three to six months and to focus on reinforcing lifestyle choices that support goals for overall health and weight maintenance.—
Amy J. Sheer,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Opponents start the race with a massive acceleration buff relative to the player that seems to taper off over the course of the session.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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