SLOWING (DOWN) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

slowing (down)

verb

present participle of slow (down)

as in dying (down)

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Goldman Sachs predicts a sustained dollar weakening in 2026, driven by fiscal concerns and shifting global asset demand, marking a structural shift rather than a cyclical dip.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Ukrainian officials describe the strikes as a campaign to pressure Moscow to end the war by undermining its military logistics and supply lines and weakening its ability to mount assaults along the front.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of weakening

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Another factor was the slackening appeal of industrial companies, which had long absorbed the greatest number of young graduates.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Hammers tapped slackening fibers and instead of the pleasant overtones of a major scale, a nauseating cacophony swelled from the instrument’s wooden belly.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of slackening

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The first-round showers and storms will move eastward through the rest of Saturday morning with the activity tapering off in the early afternoon.

— Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 6 June 2026
For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 May 2026

Definition of tapering off

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Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Other signs worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during routine brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.

— Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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