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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 slow (down)
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Easing zoning and permitting rules Many housing experts point to local zoning and red tape as the root of the slowdown in homebuilding — something that is difficult for the federal government to address, since each local government makes its own rules.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 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
Valuations appear to be discounting a potential slowdown to an extent although sentiment risk remains.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The Census Bureau estimates that the working-age population (ages 18 to 64) is currently shrinking by 20,000 individuals every month, exacerbated by a sharp slowdown in net immigration.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Easing zoning and permitting rules Many housing experts point to local zoning and red tape as the root of the slowdown in homebuilding — something that is difficult for the federal government to address, since each local government makes its own rules.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 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
Valuations appear to be discounting a potential slowdown to an extent although sentiment risk remains.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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Axios ran these numbers, and calculated the decline in wages as a share of gross domestic income adding up to $12,000; as in, that’s how much less per year the average American is bringing home as a result of this dynamic.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pacific Islander students and American Indian students were the only two student groups out of 11 total who saw a decline in this metric in the same period.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investors don’t want to inadvertently cheer on weakening job growth that could negatively impact consumer spending and economic growth, hurting stock prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The National Weather Service says the ridge keeping California dry since last month is beginning to weaken.—
Monica Garske,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Although the regionalization had led to a deceleration in the growth of shipping costs throughout 2024 as the Everything Store aggressively embarked on its cost-cutting crusade, these expenses kicked back up into high gear throughout the 2025 fiscal year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Owners reported sudden deceleration, downshifting, and temporary rear wheel lockups in 2015-2017 models.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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James’ 2020 debut feature, Relic — a slow-burn chiller about three generations of women tormented by a presence in the family home — worked because the director never allowed her control of the material to slacken, even when the narrative was stretched a bit thin.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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As data disappears and health recommendations slacken, independent groups are rallying together to fill the public health data and leadership void.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
3 Feb. 2026
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Saks Global filed for bankruptcy in January amid a broader luxury market slump and under high debt loads from buying its luxury rival, Neiman Marcus.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several software stocks, such as ServiceNow , Salesforce and Workday showed up, all of them hard hit last week amid the slump in the group owing to concerns that artificial intelligence will erode their business.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even with the consumer tax credit and other incentives, EVs made up around 10% of new car sales in 2024, and growth of EVs had flagged as mainstream buyers were slow to embrace them.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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The researchers also flagged some samples with small traces of fluorine, a chemical that can lead to lower birth rates in high doses, as well as organohalogens and nitroaromatics—both known to have carcinogenic effects.—
Aude Konan,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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But gold prices have been extraordinary volatile, smashing through record highs before posting their biggest single-day drop on record last month.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sharp drops hit Wall Street on Thursday as technology stocks fell and bitcoin plunged again to roughly half its record price set last fall.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Another option patients may pursue is to slowly taper off the drugs over about three to six months and to focus on reinforcing lifestyle choices that support goals for overall health and weight maintenance.—
Amy J. Sheer,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Opponents start the race with a massive acceleration buff relative to the player that seems to taper off over the course of the session.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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