as in slowdown
a usually gradual decrease in the pace or level of activity of something
the downpour continued for hours without letup
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as in to stop
to come to an end
the rain let up just as we reached the house
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the windmill slowed down as the wind let up
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Recent Examples of letup
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Dismayed at the plight of Palestinian civilians and with no letup in the Israeli campaign, the White House National Security Council asked the Pentagon in recent weeks for possible options to get more aid into Gaza by air, land and sea, two administration officials told NBC News.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
Adam Digby, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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'Rumours' doesn't let up on the absurdity
There is no staff.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Wind and low visibility added to the impediments as the resort, where the 1960 Winter Olympics were held, reported 6 feet of snow over three days, with no letup.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
Dismayed at the plight of Palestinian civilians and with no letup in the Israeli campaign, the White House National Security Council asked the Pentagon in recent weeks for possible options to get more aid into Gaza by air, land and sea, two administration officials told NBC News.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2024
Verb
At that point, Juve looked completely overwhelmed, their defence struggling to cope with a Nerazzurri onslaught that showed no signs of letting up as Federico Dimarco, Nicolò Barella and Lautaro Martinez all had chances to add to their side’s lead.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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'Rumours' doesn't let up on the absurdity
There is no staff.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
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When Is the Earliest the 2024 Election Can Be Called? Election Day has previously morphed into election week in 2020 with an influx of mail-in and early ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing major slowdowns in vote counting and reporting election results.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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That is being felt at the corporate level, of course, with speculation about deals involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate, or Comcast’s cable channels, but also at the production company level, where the slowdown is being felt most acutely.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Donations dwindle, while volunteers from the opposite side of the country stop coming or divert to another disaster.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Johnny can’t stop holding onto his baggage with Kreese, but Daniel is dealing with something even bigger.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Selling and marketing expenses decreased to $0.03 million from $0.23 million, primarily due to a decrease in sales revenue.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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So far, London has experienced a bit of a slump in the luxury real estate market in 2024 with a decline in high-end deals.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Italian manufacturer is doing well compared to mass-market carmakers and luxury brands more exposed to China, where there’s been a decline in purchasing due to a protracted real estate crisis.Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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As first reported by the Associated Press, their discovery concludes a decades-long mystery about their whereabouts while highlighting numerous stories previously lost to history.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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If the settlement agreement says what specific claims the payments are for and ideally how they should be taxed, the IRS may say thank you, and conclude the audit.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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As new ways become familiar, employees recognize their advantages, and resistance gradually diminishes.Peter Follows, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Black Lives Matter is severely diminished as an institution.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Mesa Ridge at Montrose, TBA No. 3 Pueblo West beat No. 19 Golden, 49-7: Two weeks removed from their first loss of the season, the Cyclones ended a streak of three straight Round of 16 exits with a rout of Golden.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The president-elect, who has vowed to end federal policies that encourage EV sales, has previously targeted environmental regulations that mandate lower-pollution emissions.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Storm surge, wind and rain should subside on the island Wednesday night as Rafael traverses the Gulf of Mexico.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lo knows to play a long game, and plans to remain steadfast while waiting for the turmoil to subside.Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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