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
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 21 June 2024
Wind and low visibility added to the impediments as the resort, where the 1960 Winter Olympics were held, reported 6 feet of snow over three days, with no letup.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Allen’s performance last week is the only reason the Bills stay competitive when their defense let up a touchdown on nearly every possession.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
No letup from extreme heat for much of the eastern U.S.
There will be no letup from the sweltering heat wave frazzling much of the eastern United States today, with tens of millions of people under heat warnings.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 21 June 2024
Wind and low visibility added to the impediments as the resort, where the 1960 Winter Olympics were held, reported 6 feet of snow over three days, with no letup.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Verb
What Happens Next The tensions between China and Taiwan are not going to let up any time soon, in fact, according to the AP, there are concerns in Washington and elsewhere that Beijing is getting closer to taking military action against Taipei.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Allen’s performance last week is the only reason the Bills stay competitive when their defense let up a touchdown on nearly every possession.
—Harry Enten, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
Noun
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Apple shares scored their best week since July in an otherwise chaotic period for the tech industry as Wall Street analysts looked past its weak iPhone sales and a slowdown in China.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Similar to its peers, Mulberry has been hit by a progressive slowdown in fashion and luxury spending over the past 18 months.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At least 10 killed in worst mass shooting in Sweden's history 01:33 BREAKFAST BROWSE Michael Jordan’s son arrested on drug charge The 34-year-old son of NBA great Michael Jordan was arrested Tuesday in Florida after police officers found his vehicle stopped on railroad tracks.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Andre then tried to stop the bleeding with a pair of used socks and another man's shirt.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But between 2001 and 2024, the county’s population increased by about 560,000 people, while the daily booking average decreased by about 27%, even including the recent rise.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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Regardless of the prevalence, finding ways to relieve the symptoms and decrease stress is essential.—
Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Mike Scott, interim fire chief, had expressed concern over the decline in volunteerism back in February at the Shakopee City Council meeting that revealed the report’s findings.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Super Bowl does come amid a sharp decline in murders in the city since peaking in late 2022.—
Jason Morris,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The show is slated to conclude its run on Sunday, Aug. 17.—
Stephen L. Betts,
Rolling Stone,
29 Jan. 2025
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Peter's story is obviously the center, but the others' flow out nicely from his and conclude at a clear place, if not totally satisfactory.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And so my part was always diminished in his presence.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2025
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The production of melanocytes (skin cells that synthesize melanin) diminishes, leading to the appearance of gray hair.—
Marie Courtois,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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The delay comes after the two countries agreed to take steps toward preventing the trafficking of fentanyl into the U.S. Markets stage comeback but still in the red All major U.S. indexes ended Monday in the red.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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More light rain fell periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without precipitation.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Even so, Reynolds felt a connection and interest in the role that wouldn’t subside over the long development period.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Although rains are expected to subside Sunday evening into Monday, flash-flood and mudslide risks for the wildfire burn scar areas will persist through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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