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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)
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Throw in weak stock markets and recent data warning of an economic slowdown, from slower job creation to downbeat snapshot GDP numbers from the Atlanta Fed, and this is no time for a disruptive trade policy.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
However, there were signs of a slowdown in late 2024, and inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Increasingly convinced Donald Trump is acting, rather than just talking, markets are moving to factor in a slowdown in U.S. and global growth.
—Alden Bentley, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The latest figures come amid increasing worries about an economic slowdown, as a number of economists point to the impact of Trump’s tariffs and job cuts in the federal workforce.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Throw in weak stock markets and recent data warning of an economic slowdown, from slower job creation to downbeat snapshot GDP numbers from the Atlanta Fed, and this is no time for a disruptive trade policy.
—The Editors, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
However, there were signs of a slowdown in late 2024, and inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Increasingly convinced Donald Trump is acting, rather than just talking, markets are moving to factor in a slowdown in U.S. and global growth.
—Alden Bentley, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
Noun
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The Associated Press pointed to the possibility of tariffs and a decline in consumer spending as the reasons for the earlier drop.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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It’s commonly accepted HR doctrine that after a large layoff, those who stay suffer a 20% decline in their job performance.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In an all-staff e-mail, Dudek wrote: Criticism, contempt, stonewalling, and defensiveness are the four forces that can end any relationship and weaken any institution. . .—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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Consumers are already losing confidence and pulling back on spending, weakening a key engine of the economy.—
Axios,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But in the name of fostering their legacy, the Broccoli family has kept a tight leash on the Bond films, one that will be slackened substantially when this transaction is complete.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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Adams’ hot streak comes at a pivotal time, with teammate Zeke Mayo in a shooting slump.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
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Souring consumer sentiment knocked sports stocks back 4% in February, as apparel and gear makers bore the brunt of a market wide slump.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 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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The drop had less to do with Kinder’s Q4 report (which was a lot more good than bad) and more to do with the fact that KMI shares had roughly doubled for the year heading into it.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The collaboration features multiple chapters, with the superstar unveiling more items with each drop.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2025.
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