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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)
Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Saudi Arabia, which had been growing inbound tourism faster than any of its neighbors since opening to tourist visitors in 2019, has been among the most exposed to the slowdown.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
That slowdown is allowing multiple fronts and storm systems to linger and repeatedly impact the same regions.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
However, the slowdown of Moore's Law has long indicated its physical limits, which have prompted the search for new frontiers.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Parry, who teaches Native American history at Utah State University, is calling for a responsible slowdown of the Stratos project.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026
Saudi Arabia, which had been growing inbound tourism faster than any of its neighbors since opening to tourist visitors in 2019, has been among the most exposed to the slowdown.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
That slowdown is allowing multiple fronts and storm systems to linger and repeatedly impact the same regions.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
However, the slowdown of Moore's Law has long indicated its physical limits, which have prompted the search for new frontiers.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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Meanwhile, in 2023, at a time when I was exhausted from the seeming futility of constantly writing and talking about it, fascism and the decline of democracy became popular topics in the mainstream media.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The announcement comes on the heels of the struggling burger chain reporting its fifth straight quarter of same-store sales declines and rumors of a potential take-private deal led by Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The weakened 65-year-old cartel will remain with its five original members—Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela, as well as the Saudis and Kuwaitis—and six oil-producing African nations.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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This can weaken and compromise your home’s structural integrity, which could lead to safety hazards and expensive repairs.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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In its most recent quarterly results, Microsoft’s closely watched Azure cloud-computing division posted a slight deceleration in growth from the prior quarter.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Do note, though, that the airbag will activate only in frontal accidents and under certain deceleration conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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Another factor was the slackening appeal of industrial companies, which had long absorbed the greatest number of young graduates.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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It’s caused when the vocal cords slacken, leading to irregular vibration and an audible cracking or rattling sound as air is released in spurts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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During his slump, he had clearly been focused on pulling the ball.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Commercial real estate has been in a lengthy slump, as businesses pulled back on expansion plans given China’s sluggish economy.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Morgan Stanley's research team specifically flagged defense, security, and aerospace as sectors where government outlays are likely to create multi-year demand tailwinds regardless of how this particular conflict resolves.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Advertisement Any deal would boost Putin's domestic image, which is flagging amid coup rumors and Russian forces bogged down on the battlefield.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Francis took some punishment from Navarro – a few shots from a baseball bat and a drop kick with a trash can.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Click the link below for the USA TODAY Network's California June primary voter guide — registration deadline, ballot drop boxes, early voting, and how to track your ballot through Election Day.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Their 3-point shooting quickly tapered off for the remainder of the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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The rain will gradually taper off midday Monday, followed by clearing and cooler weather Monday evening into Tuesday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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