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
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.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While layoffs and hiring slowdowns continue in many sectors, employers in industries like healthcare, skilled trades, logistics and manufacturing are still competing for qualified workers.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 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 drone flies directly from the restaurant to your home, which cuts out many of the usual slowdowns.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Beijing has been somewhat insulated from the conflict’s fallout thanks to its oil stockpile and aggressive push for renewables, but experts say it could be squeezed as a result of slowdowns in its key export markets.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
While layoffs and hiring slowdowns continue in many sectors, employers in industries like healthcare, skilled trades, logistics and manufacturing are still competing for qualified workers.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 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 drone flies directly from the restaurant to your home, which cuts out many of the usual slowdowns.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Beijing has been somewhat insulated from the conflict’s fallout thanks to its oil stockpile and aggressive push for renewables, but experts say it could be squeezed as a result of slowdowns in its key export markets.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
Noun
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Such declines are evident, in part, through a sharp decrease in developers taking out building permits from City Hall for new construction, per the report.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Housewares, clothing, footwear and sports equipment had the biggest declines, anywhere from 5% to 7%.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
7 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
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Some rate drops are slowing, including the nights of four of seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Software development and human resources roles, which witnessed long slumps, have risen steadily since February.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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And while the club has remained competitive for much of the year so far, several key hitters have endured slumps that aren’t helping the lineup meet expectations.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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