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
Other tips for driving in snow Navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze collect real-time information on traffic slowdowns and collisions.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
These developments unfolded during a period marked by broader medtech slowdowns — from regulatory backlogs to lingering effects of the fall government shutdown — as well as a fundraising environment that can be challenging for early-stage medtech companies.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Without subscriber data, investors cannot see growth slowdowns early, raising the risk of sharp stock declines when results disappoint.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That delay reflects both industry-wide slowdowns — and Reeves’ famously meticulous approach to development.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Snow was falling early Tuesday in New Jersey, and a wintry mix of cold rain and snow was expected in the New York City area, causing slowdowns and slick roads.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
But the mission has been repeatedly delayed by processing problems, slowdowns during the COVID pandemic, Super Heavy-Starship testing and work to develop the lunar lander, known by NASA as the Human Landing System, or HLS.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Be prepared for sudden slowdowns.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Of course, not all layoffs or hiring slowdowns will be AI-driven.
—Kevin Oakes, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
These developments unfolded during a period marked by broader medtech slowdowns — from regulatory backlogs to lingering effects of the fall government shutdown — as well as a fundraising environment that can be challenging for early-stage medtech companies.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Without subscriber data, investors cannot see growth slowdowns early, raising the risk of sharp stock declines when results disappoint.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That delay reflects both industry-wide slowdowns — and Reeves’ famously meticulous approach to development.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Snow was falling early Tuesday in New Jersey, and a wintry mix of cold rain and snow was expected in the New York City area, causing slowdowns and slick roads.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
But the mission has been repeatedly delayed by processing problems, slowdowns during the COVID pandemic, Super Heavy-Starship testing and work to develop the lunar lander, known by NASA as the Human Landing System, or HLS.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Be prepared for sudden slowdowns.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Of course, not all layoffs or hiring slowdowns will be AI-driven.
—Kevin Oakes, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
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Like California, New York state has also seen production spend declines as studio slates have contracted.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Those declines were sharper among more affluent households and younger shoppers, with a 7 percentage point year-over-year drop among households with an annual income of more than $100,000 and a 6 percentage point year-over-year fall among shoppers between the ages of 25 and 34, the survey found.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … PANIC PLAYBOOK – School board members slam 'fearmongering' over immigration as attendance drops.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the Universe expands and cools, the cross-section drops, and eventually, dark matter stops annihilating away or interacting with anything else in any appreciable way.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just one week ago, Miami Heat center and captain Bam Adebayo was in the middle of one of the worst offensive slumps of his NBA career.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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Why are all the metals flying higher, while oil slumps to multi-year lows?—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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