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
Hiring slowdowns largely reflected businesses funding significant investments in AI with aggregated hiring savings as opposed to replacing specific jobs with AI (which may come later).
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John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
During expansions, consumers and businesses are more willing to commit to major purchases; during slowdowns, those same purchases are often among the first to be delayed.
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Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
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.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Amtrak’s assurances, however, come after a slew of slowdowns on the very tracks soccer fans will be relying upon.
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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.
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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.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Large cities saw significant slowdowns, and some even shrank, the agency said in a press release.
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
During expansions, consumers and businesses are more willing to commit to major purchases; during slowdowns, those same purchases are often among the first to be delayed.
—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
Kansas City businesses are reporting a mix of booming sales and unexpected slowdowns as FIFA World Cup fans flood the city.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
Noun
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Oil prices extended declines on Friday as more tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns.
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The declines dragged Wall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq down by nearly 4% over five days to Wednesday, with chip-makers the worst affected.
Noun
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Helitack crews – like the one from Rifle County – often parachute into remote areas and help coordinate water drops to extinguish the flames.
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That came on May 7 before a staggered series of price drops tempered by price-hike rebounds over the last seven weeks amid on-again and off-again peace talks in the Middle East.
Noun
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Both former teammates, once Toronto's stars, now face individual slumps and lead underperforming teams, underscoring MLB's unpredictable nature.
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One after another, Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing broke up their offensive slumps with home runs.
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“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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