as in decline
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)
Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
And the researchers were able to clearly see that this molecular slowdown had clear biological pathways driving it.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
San Diego metro area, which includes all of San Diego County, is not alone in a slowdown, with nationwide price gains falling to a 22-month low.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Energy Institute’s recent Statistical Review of World Energy 2025, a global report that was once compiled by BP until very recently, did not directly predict a peak, but noted that some regions and nations - especially China - are seeing a slowdown or plateau in oil demand.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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But this slowdown was caused by rates increasing, not a financial meltdown.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
And the researchers were able to clearly see that this molecular slowdown had clear biological pathways driving it.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
San Diego metro area, which includes all of San Diego County, is not alone in a slowdown, with nationwide price gains falling to a 22-month low.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Meanwhile, the Energy Institute’s recent Statistical Review of World Energy 2025, a global report that was once compiled by BP until very recently, did not directly predict a peak, but noted that some regions and nations - especially China - are seeing a slowdown or plateau in oil demand.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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These adjustment to scheduling, along with staffing changes and dining revenue declines, are impacting not just Jack Fry's, but the entire Louisville restaurant economy.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Charter Communications continues to lose video and broadband customers as legacy cable giants face increasing competition from YouTube and other streaming-era competitors and the decline of traditional TV to reach and retain video viewers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Also in the Pacific, Tropical Depression Iona, over 1,400 miles west of Honolulu, continued weakening as it was expected to cross the International Date Line on Saturday, according to a hurricane center advisory.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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The job market weakened sharply during the late spring and early summer as President Trump's tariffs began to take effect.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Boston Red Sox are in position to buy at the MLB trade deadline despite a 2-4 slump against top talent coming out of the All-Star break.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Dine Out Lauderdale, Broward County’s recipe for recharging restaurants through the slow summer slump, returns Aug. 1-Sept. 30 with 137 (and counting) eateries selling multi-course lunches and dinners for $35 to $75, minus tax and gratuity.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The frames are loose, the light is cold, the rhythm slackened.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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While downtown foot traffic in the era of remote work has slackened, Rice Park remains a popular draw for downtown residents and visitors, and groups like the Rice Park Association and the St. Paul Garden Club provide advocacy, funding, park upkeep and eyeballs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
Noun
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New episodes of The Sandman drop on Netflix at 3 a.m.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The local decline in veteran homelessness is part of a record-breaking drop across the U.S. since 2010, when the federal government began a focused effort to end homelessness among veterans.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Verb
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If the 90-second assessment flags you as a potential candidate for the retreat, you'll be put in touch with a program official to learn more.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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This includes reviewing what appears in search results, identifying vulnerable data on people search sites and flagging old content that could be taken out of context.—
Chad Angle,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The degree of retardation is usually mild, but can be moderate to severe.—
Mark Cohen,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2012
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The criteria were: episodes that last no longer than 2 months, and that do not include suicidal feelings, psychotic symptoms, psychomotor retardation, or feelings of worthlessness.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
15 Mar. 2013
Verb
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And although vaping rates among teens have tapered off in recent years, more than 1.6 million American kids reported using vape products in a 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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Only after those have tapered off, Palmer said, do unhappy married couples finally act — usually before the new school year begins.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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