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
Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
There was no letup from the sweltering heat wave frazzling much of the eastern United States on Friday, with some 90 million Americans under heat alerts nationwide.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 21 June 2024
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Volatility in stocks won’t let up anytime soon, according to UBS.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
As the months passed with little letup in the bombardment, the Gaza death toll grew exponentially.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
There was no letup from the sweltering heat wave frazzling much of the eastern United States on Friday, with some 90 million Americans under heat alerts nationwide.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 21 June 2024
Verb
After this stretch, the schedule lets up significantly.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Volatility in stocks won’t let up anytime soon, according to UBS.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
Noun
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For example, the ISM Manufacturing Index typically falls below 50 before an economic slowdown takes full effect, signaling an impending downturn.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Researchers found that this sudden slowdown could be largely explained with the growth in inventory in the U.S. rental market, as well as a decline in demand.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Bars in the neighborhood must stop admitting patrons at 6:30pm and end alcohol service by 7pm Sunday.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Just a normal kid, that is, until two girls stop him, eyes wide and mouths agape, to ask for photos.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These systems reduce manual checks, decreasing staff needed for routine tasks without replacing them entirely.—
Chris Ciabarra,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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By April 2024, fuel costs peaked for the year before starting to decrease again in May.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Target – whose RSI is 16.8 – lost about 9% this week, touching a 52-week low on Friday and bringing its year-to-date decline to nearly 23%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some believe that the back-and-forth movement on tariffs, associated stock market volatility, and marked declines in consumer confidence have set the stage for a significant economic downturn in America's future.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The tournament begins with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, and concludes with the championship showdown in San Antonio, Texas.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
18 Mar. 2025
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Safely reaching Earth concluded a trip that, for Williams and Wilmore, has garnered broad interest because of the unexpected nature of their extended stay in orbit and the dramatic turn of events that prevented them from returning home aboard the Boeing Starliner vehicle.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The intense criticism of the COVID response has left a lingering public distrust in health and diminished their influence.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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The seeming smallness of the story does nothing to diminish the film’s bleakness nor blunt its ultimately devastating impact.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Armed with what seemed to be their best opportunity to end a 34-year absence from the big dance, the No. 1 seed Tigers couldn’t keep up with No. 12 seed Delaware’s second-half outburst and fell, 82-72, in a Coastal Athletic Association Tournament semifinal Monday night at CareFirst Arena.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the job cuts, the club has also taken the decision to end free lunches for staff, reduce executive bonuses and stop donations to certain charitable causes, according to Reuters.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, disorganized or opaque responses can damage reputations long after the crisis subsides.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Although many around the world have been cutting interest rates to fuel growth after the inflation crisis has subsided, the OECD believes the inflation that tariffs will reignite means central banks will have to keep rates higher for longer, causing prolonged pain for businesses and consumers.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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