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noun

ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
Definition of slow (down)next
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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slow (down)

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verb

as in to die (down)

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Recent Examples of slow (down)
Verb
But this slowdown was caused by rates increasing, not a financial meltdown. — Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 And the researchers were able to clearly see that this molecular slowdown had clear biological pathways driving it. — New Atlas, 30 July 2025 San Diego metro area, which includes all of San Diego County, is not alone in a slowdown, with nationwide price gains falling to a 22-month low. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025 Meanwhile, the Energy Institute’s recent Statistical Review of World Energy 2025, a global report that was once compiled by BP until very recently, did not directly predict a peak, but noted that some regions and nations - especially China - are seeing a slowdown or plateau in oil demand. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for slow (down)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down)
  1. decline
  2. weaken
  3. slump
  4. slacken
  5. drop
  6. flag
  7. retardation
  8. taper off
Noun
  • Disney’s entertainment division had revenue of $10.7 billion, up 1 percent, and operating income of $1 billion, down 15 percent, due to declines in the linear TV networks, offset by the growth in streaming and some improvements in content licensing.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The decline comes as the measles outbreak continues to grow, sickening more people than at any time since it was declared eliminated.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of decline
Verb
  • Also in the Pacific, Tropical Depression Iona, over 1,400 miles west of Honolulu, continued weakening as it was expected to cross the International Date Line on Saturday, according to a hurricane center advisory.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The job market weakened sharply during the late spring and early summer as President Trump's tariffs began to take effect.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of weaken
Noun
  • The kids that freaked out and lost their composure allowed that 30-second slump to turn into 45 seconds or a minute.
    — Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Should jobs creation rebound from its early summer slump or inflation heat up, then a cut might become less probable.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of slump
Verb
  • The frames are loose, the light is cold, the rhythm slackened.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
  • 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
Definition of slacken
Noun
  • Try enjoying your favorite tea variety—such as black, jasmine, or green tea—with a few drops of honey for a bit of sweetness.
    — Samantha Lauriello, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Rates in murder and non-negligent manslaughter saw the biggest drop among the four categories, and is the lowest rate in nine years.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of drop
Verb
  • If the 90-second assessment flags you as a potential candidate for the retreat, you'll be put in touch with a program official to learn more.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
  • This includes reviewing what appears in search results, identifying vulnerable data on people search sites and flagging old content that could be taken out of context.
    — Chad Angle, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Definition of flag
Noun
  • The degree of retardation is usually mild, but can be moderate to severe.
    — Mark Cohen, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2012
  • 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
Definition of retardation
Verb
  • And although vaping rates among teens have tapered off in recent years, more than 1.6 million American kids reported using vape products in a 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 22 July 2025
  • Only after those have tapered off, Palmer said, do unhappy married couples finally act — usually before the new school year begins.
    — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 5 June 2025
Definition of taper off

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