Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowing (down)
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Milk, butter and cheese prices on the wholesale market and at grocery stores have decreased slightly due to oversupply and weakening consumer demand.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026 -
This suggests consumers enter 2026 with continuing concerns over high prices and weakening labor market conditions.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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There was still a risk of more flash flooding and mudslides Friday despite slackening rain around Los Angeles, the National Weather Service warned.—
TY ONEIL,
Arkansas Online,
27 Dec. 2025
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Snow from this weekend's storm is tapering off, but Arctic air is set to rush in and send temperatures plunging even further across much of the country over the next couple of days.—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Snow fell throughout Sunday and was tapering off Monday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starmer wants to rekindle Britain’s flagging economy, especially as Washington becomes more unpredictable.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even so sales have been flagging for years, making them among the best bargains in French wine.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Slowing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowing%20%28down%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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