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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)
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
On the plus side, a slowdown in construction has caused emissions from cement production to decline dramatically (down by a quarter since 2021).
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
The reasons for this would sound depressingly familiar in the West – a slowdown in U.S. studio tentpoles, the shift to streaming and (in China’s case) vertical short drama, and inflation hitting consumers’ pockets.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
The interest in women’s sports is booming and there’s no sign of a slowdown.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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But things are changing across the country: popular destinations such as Florida and Texas are seeing a slowdown in in-migration (the process of relocating to a different part of one's home country) compared to the pandemic.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
On the plus side, a slowdown in construction has caused emissions from cement production to decline dramatically (down by a quarter since 2021).
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025
The reasons for this would sound depressingly familiar in the West – a slowdown in U.S. studio tentpoles, the shift to streaming and (in China’s case) vertical short drama, and inflation hitting consumers’ pockets.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
The interest in women’s sports is booming and there’s no sign of a slowdown.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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Harris and the White House also had to field frequent questions about Biden's cognitive abilities, as well as allegations that the administration intentionally hid the extent of the former president's decline from the American public during primary season.—
Anna Commander
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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White House spokesperson Kush Desai celebrated the decline in a statement Tuesday touting other news from the CPI report which also showed cooling inflation.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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In Colorado, for example, several AI companies recently lobbied to delay and weaken the state’s landmark AI accountability legislation — a preview of what unchecked industry influence could look like under a regulatory freeze.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This includes adults who have weakened immune systems, cancer or other underlying health conditions, and some mental health conditions.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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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
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Inter Miami is under pressure to turn things around, as criticism has heated up on social media during the recent slump.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Right-hander German Marquez, who broke out of a slump to pitch the Rockies to a win on Sunday, was teary when talking about Black.—
Patrick Saunders,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Under the union contract, employees who review food ingredients, drugs and medical devices have a right to flag safety or efficacy concerns without fear of retribution.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Because there’s no systematic process to flag risk, track patients longitudinally and make sure someone actually follows up.—
Boris Berat,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Related Articles Overall sales were down 11 percent to $1.2 billion — which beat analyst expectations of a 12.4 percent drop.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Before the dramatic drop, 500 to 800 piping plover pairs nested in the Great Lakes, according to the Great Lakes Piping Plover Conservation Team.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Wednesday will have lingering showers before tapering off late in the evening, forecasters said in the outlook.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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That said, most doctors generally look for certain indicators that someone has a higher likelihood of doing well after tapering off their meds.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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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 25 May. 2025.
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