slowdowns

plural of slowdown
as in declines
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 slowdowns These elements collectively underpin a strong bullish outlook for gold, particularly as global markets navigate potential slowdowns. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025 Deteriorations in consumer perceptions of the labor market tend to presage slowdowns in consumption as individuals hold off on marginal purchases given less confidence in their ability to find work if needed. Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 Road blockades, traffic slowdowns and other protests were widespread – from the southern port city of Marseille to Lille and Caen in the north, and from Nantes and Rennes in the west to Grenoble and Lyon in the southeast. Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025 At the highest graphics settings and at 60fps, the Pixel 10 Pro rendered the game fluidly without slowdowns or dropped frames. PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 Faster speeds allow more users and devices to connect without slowdowns. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Those with upcoming travel plans may want a refresher on TSA guidelines to avoid any airport slowdowns ahead of a flight. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Aug. 2025 Compensation experts tell Fortune salary slowdowns are common amid economic uncertainty, but the 2% rate lags behind the national average. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025 Some earlier experiments hinted at temporary slowdowns in heating, but sooner or later the atoms always absorbed energy and lost their coherence. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
Noun
  • Kering has been dragged down by steep declines at its star brand and a bulging debt load, forcing the group to shutter stores, offload real estate and reduce headcount after a dismal start to the year that saw group net profit plummet 46 percent in the first half.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2025
  • But there are some optimistic signs—traffic dips and sales declines are slowing, per Restaurant Dive, and Starbucks’s China business is also improving.
    Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • According to Champo, apply three to four drops onto the fingertips and massage where needed.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Still, big gains can be followed by sharp reversals—so how has FFIV behaved after prior drops?
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • His power outage has coincided with Kyle Tucker’s struggles, which have compounded the impact of both sluggers’ slumps.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
  • As one group of players rushes wildly to celebrate with its fans, the other slumps to the floor with their heads buried in their hands or the turf.
    Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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