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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)
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
While some see political tensions and tariffs as the major drivers of the slowdown, others have pointed to different issues.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
In theory, a slowdown of spending could hammer some businesses, prompting layoffs that in turn further shrink consumer appetite.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Two-thirds of Expedia’s business comes from the U.S., making the company particularly vulnerable to domestic travel slowdowns.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Some brands are experiencing a slowdown for various reasons, but in general there is no slowdown in luxury.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
While some see political tensions and tariffs as the major drivers of the slowdown, others have pointed to different issues.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
In theory, a slowdown of spending could hammer some businesses, prompting layoffs that in turn further shrink consumer appetite.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 May 2025
Two-thirds of Expedia’s business comes from the U.S., making the company particularly vulnerable to domestic travel slowdowns.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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That's when crossings at the border first began their sharp decline, a trend that accelerated after Trump took office.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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But there are also other factors contributing to the job decline, such as price compression caused by oversupply, which has forced many operators to cut costs, including labor expenses.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Bias, inaccuracies and missing values can all weaken model reliability.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Coercing democratic allies such as Canada or Denmark more broadly weakens trust in U.S. alliances; threatening Panama reawakens fears of imperialism throughout Latin America; crippling the U.S. Agency for International Development undercuts the United States’ reputation for benevolence.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
Verb
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There’s China, but its demand for oil has slackened markedly amid an economic slowdown.—
Neil MacFarquhar,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Retail sales also fell in February, while firms from Walmart to Delta Air Lines have warned of slackening demand.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Florida freshman slugger Taylor Shumaker ended her weekend slump in record-setting fashion but not before shortstop Rylee Holtorf showed why the Gators will be a tough out during the Women’s College World Series.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Amid a poor shooting slump in the preseason, Josh Hart volunteered to join the second unit.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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But Cristescu flagged one way that scammers are taking this tool — which is designed to make people’s online accounts more secure — and using it to slither in.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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But others, usually in more politically sensitive fields, flagged employee welfare concerns.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Rub it with a few drops of oil before putting it away to maintain the nonstick seasoning long term.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Except for a drop last year to 495 people, deaths of homeless people have risen steadily for at least a decade.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Yet as lending has tapered off and grace periods on many loans have expired, China has emerged as the world's largest official creditor, according to a new report from the Lowy Institute, an Australian foreign policy think tank.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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According to Sea-Intelligence, there is a continuing year-over-year reduction in ocean freight capacity to both coasts until the start of June, before the West Coast availability tapers off again throughout the month.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 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
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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