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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)
Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The California economy was lashed all year by tumult in Hollywood, which has been hit by a slowdown in filming as well as media and entertainment industry consolidation.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Retail traders' jump into equities to start the new year follows a seasonal slowdown in the last week of 2025, Jain added.
—Kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Getty Images California officials hope a new tax credit will help reverse what has been a brutal, yearslong slowdown in production in Hollywood.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
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While January is often a quieter month for bars and restaurants, Torres emphasized the toll that slowdown can take on workers.
—Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The California economy was lashed all year by tumult in Hollywood, which has been hit by a slowdown in filming as well as media and entertainment industry consolidation.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Retail traders' jump into equities to start the new year follows a seasonal slowdown in the last week of 2025, Jain added.
—Kate Rooney,alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Getty Images California officials hope a new tax credit will help reverse what has been a brutal, yearslong slowdown in production in Hollywood.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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Wholesale market prices for milk, cheese and butter have been lower than normal for about a year, but had more of a significant decline in the past six months, Cain said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Today, similar prudence animates concerns about NATO and broader trans-Atlantic ties in an era when Europe has undergone profound transformations through mass migration, supranational governance, demographic decline, and shifting cultural priorities.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Evergreen branches bent under the weight of snow are already weakened; sweeping down the length of the branch toward the ground adds to the stress and increases the potential for breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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These policies impose devastating costs on American citizens, weakening our economy, increasing the national debt, straining public budgets and tearing families apart.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The deceleration in hiring, uptick in corporate layoffs, still-weak consumer confidence, struggling housing market are all partial offsets to the thriving corporate and capex sector.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Everything about driving the EX30 came naturally, including adjusting to its one-pedal deceleration, which brought it to a predictable stop without my touching the brake pedal.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And while Braum’s has recently slackened its former rule of not venturing 300 miles from the farm (that number is now 330 miles), Beuchaw says the company does not plan to inch out any further.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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The potential for sharp, disputatious cultural criticism has arguably slackened.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
2 Sep. 2025
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Namestnikov ended a 29-game goal drought, while Toews halted a 26-game scoring slump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese policymakers may be finally warming to the idea of tackling the country’s worsening real estate slump, raising expectations that stronger support measures could be coming later this year.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After being called for just four penalties through the first two rounds of the playoffs, Miami was flagged 10 times on Thursday — many coming at crucial times.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The bank had earlier this week flagged Henkel’s potential interest in Wella, which is now owned by KKR.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Forecasters say snow showers and strong winds will continue across the Great Lakes region into early next week before gradually tapering off late Monday.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lastly, Vanderbilt transfer JaQualon Roberts has an opportunity to make an immediate impact after his play-time with the Commodores tapered off in his sophomore season.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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