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
Travel disruptions are expected along major corridors, including Interstate 5, where slowdowns and hazards from standing water may persist into late week.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The strike comes as travelers in the United States face potential slowdowns at airport security and the continual suspension of the popular Global Entry trusted traveler program here due to an ongoing partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The flip side is that platinum demand is more tightly linked to industrial cycles, so its price can feel the impact of global slowdowns more quickly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Supporters argue the current board setup has led to bureaucratic slowdowns and undermines the police chief's ability to run his own department.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 24 Feb. 2026
Immigration slowdowns are the reason.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Three recent stories about South Florida travel covered airport slowdowns, changing tourism trends and new technology to speed up security.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
More industries are retooling around AI after experiencing slowdowns in their core businesses.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
From covering payroll during seasonal slowdowns to purchasing inventory, repairing equipment, or managing cash-flow gaps, access to flexible financing allows entrepreneurs to grow and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace.
—Julio Fuentes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The strike comes as travelers in the United States face potential slowdowns at airport security and the continual suspension of the popular Global Entry trusted traveler program here due to an ongoing partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The flip side is that platinum demand is more tightly linked to industrial cycles, so its price can feel the impact of global slowdowns more quickly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Supporters argue the current board setup has led to bureaucratic slowdowns and undermines the police chief's ability to run his own department.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 24 Feb. 2026
Immigration slowdowns are the reason.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Three recent stories about South Florida travel covered airport slowdowns, changing tourism trends and new technology to speed up security.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
More industries are retooling around AI after experiencing slowdowns in their core businesses.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
From covering payroll during seasonal slowdowns to purchasing inventory, repairing equipment, or managing cash-flow gaps, access to flexible financing allows entrepreneurs to grow and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace.
—Julio Fuentes, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
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After posting the fastest sales growth among major automakers in Europe last year, Renault’s performance has fallen off a cliff in 2026, with stark declines in several markets in January and February.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Napping drops with age to 47% of preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) and 28% of school-age children (6 to 13).—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its housing market has also crashed, with major centers Auckland and Wellington suffering among their worst slumps in history, following a post-pandemic surge – with prices down nearly 30% in the capital since January 2022.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Players move around, get injured, and go through slumps.—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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