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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)
Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Executives attributed part of the slowdown to geopolitical disruption in the Middle East and weaker tourist spending in Europe.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Taken together, the public debuts could help define the next chapter of the IPO market, which has yet to fully recover from the slowdown that followed the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hiking campaign beginning in 2022.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Amtrak’s assurances, however, come after a slew of slowdowns on the very tracks soccer fans will be relying upon.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Apple’s purpose, its North Star to ‘enrich lives,’ has survived through patent wars, revenue slowdowns, regulatory lawsuits, supply chain challenges, and massive economic and market shifts.
—Carmine Gallo, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Executives attributed part of the slowdown to geopolitical disruption in the Middle East and weaker tourist spending in Europe.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Taken together, the public debuts could help define the next chapter of the IPO market, which has yet to fully recover from the slowdown that followed the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hiking campaign beginning in 2022.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Amtrak’s assurances, however, come after a slew of slowdowns on the very tracks soccer fans will be relying upon.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Verb
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The screenplay grows more complex and rewarding as the central relationship weakens, effectively forcing Sonya to deal with her exhausting boyfriend (Levon Hawke) and pushing Coley to connect with her father who, for whatever reason, spends a lot of time hand-making turquoise jewelry.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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This, of course, is problematic for the homegrown haters because the opposing opinion from neutral outsiders weakens their argument and should strengthen our resolve.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The findings indicate that bird-watching and similar hobbies may support overall brain health, though researchers stop short of saying the activity definitively halts cognitive decline.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Earlier this year, a judge ordered the Bureau of Land Management to close roughly 2,000 miles of off highway vehicle trails in the western Mojave to reduce ongoing harm to the endangered desert tortoise, a keystone species of the local ecosystem whose numbers are in steep decline.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Pumping in recent years has slackened to an average of 705,000 acre-feet.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Contributors tried their hand at the remainder, but with so few implications left, many people drifted away; Tao’s updates slackened from their near-daily cadence to once every few weeks.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Zscaler lost two key salespeople, and the deceleration is palpable.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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At best, this method could be deployed as part of a hybrid strategy that uses a separate system for deceleration.—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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The investigation into Walker began after someone flagged concerns in October 2024 about improper record-keeping to the parent organization, authorities said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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When the same company both flags the problem and sells the fix, the recommendation deserves a hard look.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Kyle Tucker shakes off a slump with a tying home run and a laser throw to the plate, starring on both sides as the Dodger Stadium crowd recovers from the Rays’ early surge.—
Liana Handler
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Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The attention now being paid to the prolonged production slump and the exodus of production and white-collar executive jobs has had the effect of galvanizing Hollywood to lobby hard for a federal production tax incentive program.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Any evening storms taper off overnight, but the muggy air sticks around.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In some cases, patients who no longer wish to take the medication because of inconvenience or side effects can slowly taper off, eventually discontinuing medication altogether.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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