as in dying (down)
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as in ending
to come to an end
the rain let up just as we reached the house
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as in decreasing
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 letting up
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
So are tariffs, geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty that shows no signs of letting up.
—Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Data center spending, which is the main source of Nvidia’s revenue, hasn’t shown signs of letting up.
—Ian King, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The Georgia Legislature roundly rejected a bill legalizing sports betting, but sports betting companies aren’t letting up.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
The fervor around the series has taken hold of the book world and doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Running a tight 95 minutes, and never letting up for one of them, Apex is yet another perfect showcase for Theron’s exceptional physical talents as the premier female action star working in movies.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
In the year since, there has been no sign that the pressure is letting up.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Combined with the top overall seed this year, and the close call against Siena in round one, and with Cameron Boozer’s lone season, that pressure isn’t letting up.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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The fact that travel isn’t letting up despite the higher costs isn’t a surprise, said Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics consulting company.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
So are tariffs, geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty that shows no signs of letting up.
—Tony Loyd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Data center spending, which is the main source of Nvidia’s revenue, hasn’t shown signs of letting up.
—Ian King, Fortune, 20 May 2026
The Georgia Legislature roundly rejected a bill legalizing sports betting, but sports betting companies aren’t letting up.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
The fervor around the series has taken hold of the book world and doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Running a tight 95 minutes, and never letting up for one of them, Apex is yet another perfect showcase for Theron’s exceptional physical talents as the premier female action star working in movies.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
In the year since, there has been no sign that the pressure is letting up.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Combined with the top overall seed this year, and the close call against Siena in round one, and with Cameron Boozer’s lone season, that pressure isn’t letting up.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letting up
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Before ending his career, Tanter witnessed another Laker capture the all-time scoring record as James eclipsed Abdul-Jabbar's 38,287 points.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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In 2003, Roy Horn was attacked by a white Bengal tiger during a Siegfried & Roy show, leaving him partially paralyzed and ending the long-running act.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Others primarily improve quality of life, extend survival or delay complications without necessarily decreasing total lifetime healthcare expenditures.—
Jeffrey Wessler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Orbán hopes the Patriots for Europe will be a vehicle for transforming the EU to his vision, for example, by decreasing the bloc’s purview in matters of rule of law and democracy, taking a zero-tolerance approach to immigration and steering toward deeper cooperation with Russia and China.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Fans can also pick up souvenir maps when stopping at the attraction this summer.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Things to do along the Little Parkway Southern Living recommends stopping at several of the High Country’s most popular attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge, explore the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and access nearby trails.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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If your garden is anything like mine, your poppies have petered out and your sages are subsiding.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Breezy winds return on Tuesday after subsiding somewhat on Monday.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In a 20-season span beginning in 2006, the Miners have had two winning years, both 7-6 and both concluding with bowl losses.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The court rejected that claim, concluding it was illegally seized and transferred.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
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The delay also would push the removal into the middle of the night, diminishing the audience watching the event in person or on TV.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Once the scene resurfaced online some ten years later, internet users leveraged the phrase as a way to distinguish those who were musically superior (who had the range) and those who were not, diminishing them regardless of their popularity.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The most popular contract by volume was the 16-strike put expiring Wednesday that traded 46,000 contracts.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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At the moment, Barça is currently trying to renew the Valencian too, with his current terms expiring a year earlier that Barcola’s on June 30, 2027.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The first-round showers and storms will move eastward through the rest of Saturday morning with the activity tapering off in the early afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Letting up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letting%20up. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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