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
Kansas City businesses are reporting a mix of booming sales and unexpected slowdowns as FIFA World Cup fans flood the city.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The first slowdowns and real noticeable uptick in traffic came on I-95 south.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Follow Economic Shifts And Innovative Competitors Economic slowdowns and fast‑moving competitors are the two scenarios that tend to reshape buying behavior the fastest.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Amtrak’s assurances, however, come after a slew of slowdowns on the very tracks soccer fans will be relying upon.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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
College graduates overall enjoy lower lifetime unemployment and higher earnings than those without degrees, who are more likely to be laid off during recessions or slowdowns.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Large cities saw significant slowdowns, and some even shrank, the agency said in a press release.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Analysts have cited other reasons for slowdowns in rent gains, such as sluggish wage gains and persistent inflation, but there is data to support a surge in apartment supply.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The first slowdowns and real noticeable uptick in traffic came on I-95 south.
—Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Follow Economic Shifts And Innovative Competitors Economic slowdowns and fast‑moving competitors are the two scenarios that tend to reshape buying behavior the fastest.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Amtrak’s assurances, however, come after a slew of slowdowns on the very tracks soccer fans will be relying upon.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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
College graduates overall enjoy lower lifetime unemployment and higher earnings than those without degrees, who are more likely to be laid off during recessions or slowdowns.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Large cities saw significant slowdowns, and some even shrank, the agency said in a press release.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Analysts have cited other reasons for slowdowns in rent gains, such as sluggish wage gains and persistent inflation, but there is data to support a surge in apartment supply.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
Noun
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Numerous theories have been thrown around to try shedding light on the more recent declines among males.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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But those plans got shelved, first due to the recession and later due to countywide enrollment declines.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Noun
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And, just like batters go into slumps, so do pitchers.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Pairing coffee with food slows absorption and helps avoid the energy slumps that drive people to reach for more.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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