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
Price spikes in everyday goods can foreshadow broader slowdowns, as households pull back spending on non-essentials and retailers adjust inventories.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Research from hurricane expert James Kossin and his colleagues have in fact pointed to global slowdowns in tropical cyclone forward speeds.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But the past few years of layoffs, hiring slowdowns, and dwindling worker protections have left a subset of wage earners inclined to keep their cards close.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
That had the side benefit of building a hedge against economic slowdowns, as such merchandise often appeals to consumers who are tightening their belts.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Game, stream, and surf without slowdowns, and enjoy the 40% discount on this Wi-Fi 6E mesh network system.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
The delays came on the heels of slowdowns at airports in Denver; Phoenix; Burbank, California; and Newark, New Jersey, that the FAA reported during the first 24 hours that air traffic controllers began working without pay because of the shutdown.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Shalett’s analysis suggests that AI capex maturity is approaching and some possible slowdowns are already visible.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
But in the last shutdown, there were reports of slowdowns as some controllers and agents did not show up for work at times.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Research from hurricane expert James Kossin and his colleagues have in fact pointed to global slowdowns in tropical cyclone forward speeds.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
But the past few years of layoffs, hiring slowdowns, and dwindling worker protections have left a subset of wage earners inclined to keep their cards close.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
That had the side benefit of building a hedge against economic slowdowns, as such merchandise often appeals to consumers who are tightening their belts.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Game, stream, and surf without slowdowns, and enjoy the 40% discount on this Wi-Fi 6E mesh network system.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
The delays came on the heels of slowdowns at airports in Denver; Phoenix; Burbank, California; and Newark, New Jersey, that the FAA reported during the first 24 hours that air traffic controllers began working without pay because of the shutdown.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Shalett’s analysis suggests that AI capex maturity is approaching and some possible slowdowns are already visible.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
But in the last shutdown, there were reports of slowdowns as some controllers and agents did not show up for work at times.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
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With birth rates declining and some Americans favoring trade school or going directly to the workforce after high school, universities are preparing for potentially catastrophic declines in enrollment in coming years.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The combination of a ballooning valuation and huge profit declines since the company’s heyday at the turn of the decade makes the Magic Premium a Halloween ghoul that’s haunting Wall Street.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The ability to shop Hibbett’s assortment mix on the Uber Eats app went live on Thursday, ensuring that athletes, sneakerheads and fans can get the latest sneaker drops, running shoes and lifestyle sneakers on the Uber platform.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Lower-earning majors beyond just communications saw drops, however.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Research has also found that high-protein breakfasts help to stabilize blood sugar, reduce mid-morning energy slumps, support metabolism and maintain muscle mass, especially in older adults.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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