slowdowns

noun

plural of slowdown
as in declines
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 slowdowns Investors are betting on an enormous buildout, and data center moratoriums or other slowdowns could hurt forecasts for returns on investments. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Adrian Garcia voted against the plan, citing concerns about bureaucratic slowdowns and a potential overlap between those efforts and a similar process spearheaded by the sheriff’s office that’s currently underway. — John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 15 Oct. 2026 The move comes amid a global shortage largely attributed to slowdowns of the passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 While iPhone sales increased an impressive 21% in the most recent quarter, the business has experienced significant slowdowns in recent years, with sales even declining in some quarters. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Lenders, and borrowers, care whether a mortgage can remain affordable through job changes, slowdowns, illnesses or other disruptions. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Refining Client Narratives Takes Priority Summer slowdowns should be seen as a strategic advantage. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 New software, unusual pop-ups or unexplained computer slowdowns may also warrant a closer look. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 Some theater owners, hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and production slowdowns, have expressed concerns the merger would lead to fewer films being made. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowdowns
  1. declines
  2. decelerations
  3. drops
  4. slumps
Noun
  • In another set of studies, adults who made more frequent and extreme upward comparisons reported an immediate decline in self-evaluation and cumulative declines in self-esteem and life satisfaction over a browsing session.
    — Ashwini Nadkarni, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Negative divergences alone don't necessarily lead to immediate declines.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of declines
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  • Match analysis from professional football also suggests around a quarter fewer explosive accelerations and decelerations at altitude than at sea level.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of decelerations
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  • Behavioral science research shows that when change is imposed from above, employees push back productivity drops, and resentment rises.
    — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Add a few drops of water, and these flavors are amplified, but the fierce heat is toned down that otherwise hits you on the back palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of drops
Noun
  • In last year’s World Series, Ohtani had endured hitting slumps, too, but his teammates compensated with timely contributions to earn a second consecutive title.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When healthy, Ohtani has the ability to break out of even the most dire of slumps with an otherworldly performance, like that three-homer (as a hitter), 10-strikeout (as a pitcher) all-timer.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of slumps

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“Slowdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowdowns. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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