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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)
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Speculation about Lee’s exit comes amid a flurry of designer changes at the big European brands, which have been hit hard by a slowdown in demand from China in particular.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The decline in stocks came as investors fear a slowdown in consumer spending — which makes up two-thirds of the economy — as shoppers pull back in the face of even higher prices.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Revenue growth was fuelled by Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, offsetting a slight slowdown in Thailand.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Experts note the Florida housing market has seen a slowdown in sales and an increase in listings, leading to homes selling at a discount.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Speculation about Lee’s exit comes amid a flurry of designer changes at the big European brands, which have been hit hard by a slowdown in demand from China in particular.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
The decline in stocks came as investors fear a slowdown in consumer spending — which makes up two-thirds of the economy — as shoppers pull back in the face of even higher prices.
—Lucy Bayly, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Revenue growth was fuelled by Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, offsetting a slight slowdown in Thailand.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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In the United States, there have been recent declines in some parents getting their children vaccinated, driven largely by the spread of misinformation, including the misconception that vaccination may be tied to autism.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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In total, German exports added up to 1.56 trillion euros last year, a 1.2% decline compared with 2023.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fed officials are closely monitoring inflation and the labor market for signs of a potentially weakening economy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the Trump administration's new cuts further weaken a banking watchdog that has been sounding the alarm for years about its decreasing ability to prevent future banking crises.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At the very least, Kim’s restraint on missile testing is slackening and the administration ignores the end-of-year deadline at its peril.—
Ankit Panda,
Foreign Affairs,
16 May 2019
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Their pace in achieving many of his campaign promises hasn’t slackened one bit.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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With Tuesday’s gains, its shares are up nearly 31% this year following a 60% slump in 2024.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, Porter endured a bit of a slump as a sophomore.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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They are often flagged in countries like the Bahamas, Liberia and Panama.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The woman flagged down a public safety officer after the attack and police were contacted, documents read.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday: Snow tapering off by midday, high near 17.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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This snow tapers off during the early morning hours, but there still could be a few lingering snow showers around daybreak Sunday.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 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
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“Slow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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