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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)
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The two countries entered into a ceasefire in April, but occasional clashes have continued, and global oil markets remain impacted by a sharp slowdown in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For now, though, the market shows no signs of a slowdown.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The reason for the slowdown, unsurprisingly, is the memory shortage.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Noun
At the time, the trade body was concerned about slowdowns in supply chains and more staff shortages, as air traffic controllers had been working without pay.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The two countries entered into a ceasefire in April, but occasional clashes have continued, and global oil markets remain impacted by a sharp slowdown in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For now, though, the market shows no signs of a slowdown.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The reason for the slowdown, unsurprisingly, is the memory shortage.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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SoftBank Group dropped over 10% amid a broader decline in Asia tech stocks.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Consistent short sleep, however, has been linked to measurable declines in cognitive performance and day-to-day functioning, while chronic sleep deprivation is associated with more serious long-term health risks.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Over the course of two summers, the Kings weakened the fulcrum of their roster by losing Matt Roy and Vladislav Gavrikov in free agency, then exacerbating matters by casting off Jordan Spence for a modest return.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The acid can etch, discolor, or weaken stone and concrete.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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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
Verb
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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
Noun
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Zach Neto was hit by a pitch and Mike Trout ended an 0-for-22 slump with a single to load the bases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Suzuki said Trout is hitting the ball better than the slump suggests.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Verb
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According to TripWaffle, the system is designed to flag potential weak spots and send timely alerts that may give travelers additional time to respond.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The report does flag a persistent wage disparity, though there are early signs of narrowing.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the Wall Street Journal blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The latter is no small feat because supersonic speed dramatically changes the aerodynamics of an aircraft, making missile launches or bomb drops extremely difficult, to put it mildly.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
Verb
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For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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As the rain tapered off in the afternoon, the Skippers (20-2) were eager to defend their home turf.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
30 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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