as in slowdown
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
the downpour continued for hours without letup
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as in to stop
to come to an end
the rain let up just as we reached the house
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the windmill slowed down as the wind let up
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Recent Examples of letup
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 Dec. 2025
There was no letup in the effort with a huge lead, either.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
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Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Noun
Throughout the season there was no letup in spending by the nation’s wealthiest, with by some statistics the top 10 income percentile accounting for 50 percent of spending.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 Dec. 2025
There was no letup in the effort with a huge lead, either.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
As the rain finally lets up and the region begins to dry out, the cleanup is far from over.
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Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The chest pain that had been bothering her finally let up.
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Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
Noun
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That puts more pressure on new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his colleagues, a dissent-happy bunch over the past year, to consider whether a slowdown in jobs or an uptick in inflation is the bigger risk to the economy.
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Michelle Monaghan is making midlife look less like a slowdown and more like a second wind.
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When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.
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Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.
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Plus, new windows are more energy efficient than old ones, meaning a summer installation can decrease your energy bill now and when temperatures drop in the fall and winter.
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Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028.
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Surveys showing a decline in Americans who see democracy as important.
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This decision stems from chronic staffing shortages, crumbling infrastructure, budget constraints, and a substantial decline in the federal inmate population, which peaked in 2013 and has since fallen by nearly 30%.
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The region’s air quality alerts associated with the Fourth of July concluded Sunday afternoon.
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After the hearing concludes, state District Judge Tony Graf must determine if the case should proceed.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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The union said that unresolved complaints made against Hawk and existing climate issues have significantly diminished confidence among many educators.
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Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level.
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Hamstring strains often occur during sprinting or rapid deceleration, while groin strains are linked to cutting movements and powerful inside-foot kicks.
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Despite an energized crowd, the US fell short against Belgium 4-1, ending a wild run for the host country.
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Romelu Lukaku scored the fourth goal just at the end of stoppage time, and ending the USMNT’s dreams.
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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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