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)
Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some economists say the data may very well diverge from the official numbers set to be published Thursday, but the report signals a private-sector slowdown nonetheless, in line with a cooling in hiring seen recently.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The sweltering conditions were perhaps an incidental metaphor for the pressure the industry is feeling as the global luxury industry experiences a troubling slowdown.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has run Japan with just two brief gaps since 1955, is very skilled at pinning economic slowdowns on the BOJ.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Higher prices on materials could mean fewer construction projects, which could mean a slowdown for the industry, fewer jobs and a drag on the economy as a whole.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some economists say the data may very well diverge from the official numbers set to be published Thursday, but the report signals a private-sector slowdown nonetheless, in line with a cooling in hiring seen recently.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
The sweltering conditions were perhaps an incidental metaphor for the pressure the industry is feeling as the global luxury industry experiences a troubling slowdown.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has run Japan with just two brief gaps since 1955, is very skilled at pinning economic slowdowns on the BOJ.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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On the plus side a decline in auto prices is expected as the demand is now lower after the strong buying in March and April.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The condition leads to a decline in the ability to independently function, think and reason.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 86 years-old and his political power is weakened following the short war with Israel.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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The June jobs report showed strong headline numbers, but the underlying data pointed to a weakening labor market.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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But the longest slump of his career just keeps getting longer.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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But conversations with second baseman Nolan Tucker, a 2019 Hanover Central graduate who was an All-Big East second-team selection after leading Xavier with a .339 batting average, helped Misch shake off that slump.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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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
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The tension between the Mercury’s ideas about commitment and its transgressive style had slackened.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The same day, discounts and coupons offered on Meituan had seen prices of a cup of coffee drop to as low as 2 yuan ($0.28), according to local media.—
Dylan Butts,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The drop was even starker among Republicans, with that change from 88 to 48 percent — nearly cut in half — in the space of a year.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Several of the cases Smith flagged were cited in lawsuits brought by people injured by police, including an Associated Press photographer who was struck with a beanbag shotgun round.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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For example, when AI flags a drop in team sentiment but leaders fail to engage with empathy or curiosity, the issue may deepen rather than resolve.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
10 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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Snow will finally begin to taper off by sunset Monday.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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What’s more, even if it’s approved and eventually offered, the number of buyers is likely to be a fraction of what the White House has suggested and could taper off after an initial burst of buyers.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
26 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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