SLOWDOWNS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

slowdowns

noun

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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accelerations

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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. —

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

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Noun

One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While the team also examined muscle samples from younger and older men and found similar declines in NOX4, additional research is needed to better understand the protein's role in human aging.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026