Synonyms of slowdowns

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declines
• decelerations
• drops
• retardations
• slumps
• downshifts
• stoppages
• letups
• plunges
• crashes
• collapses
• ebbs
• arrests
• remissions
• halts
• retreats
• falls
• wanes
• checks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accelerations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slowdowns

New software, unusual pop-ups or unexplained computer slowdowns may also warrant a closer look. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

Some theater owners, hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and production slowdowns, have expressed concerns the merger would lead to fewer films being made. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

There is so much uncertainty in the industry, with AI and mergers and production slowdowns and changing consumer habits. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

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). — 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