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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)
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
What’s happening now, with changes to federal food, could be a slowdown version of the same.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Early on March 27, the Senate unanimously passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, which would have ended a weekslong airport slowdown across the country.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau attributed the slowdown largely to declining net international migration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
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The semiconductor industry has also seen a recent slowdown, with high demand fuelling a chip shortage, and recent geopolitical tensions, such as tariffs and the war in Iran triggering supply chain challenges.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
What’s happening now, with changes to federal food, could be a slowdown version of the same.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Early on March 27, the Senate unanimously passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, which would have ended a weekslong airport slowdown across the country.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The Census Bureau attributed the slowdown largely to declining net international migration.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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Estrogen decline is linked to higher total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft saw its stock fall 23% over the first quarter, more than the 7% decline of the tech-heavy NASDAQ, marking the worst quarter for its share price since 2008.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the president contends there is no excuse for the lack of participation now that Iran's navy has been sunk and its air defenses severely weakened.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the state’s view, that weakens or muddies the legal boundary between the two types of gambling venues.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In its most recent quarterly results, Microsoft’s closely watched Azure cloud-computing division posted a slight deceleration in growth from the prior quarter.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Do note, though, that the airbag will activate only in frontal accidents and under certain deceleration conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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On DeFilippis’s stage (kept effectively earthy and stark by scenic designer Ashley Basile), the stakes are ratcheted up from the jump and the tension never slackens.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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Electromagnetism and the weak interaction intensify, while the strong force slackens.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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His response to his slump showed that he is built for New York.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Starting off in a slump, especially a season that comes with such high expectations, is never easy.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prescription medicines used to treat anxiety, including benzodiazepines, are also flagged due to their sedative effects.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The immigration system had flagged Lyons as the subject of an Interpol Red Notice issued at Spain’s request.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With a $300 price drop, this is a rare chance to grab a professional-grade, 49-inch curved monitor for a mid-range price.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Saturday, Ventura County could see wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph, and isolated gusts of 40 mph, starting in the mid-morning and tapering off later in the afternoon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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That improvement tapered off, however, over the course of the last two weeks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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