LET UP Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈlet-ˌəp

Definition of letup

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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let up

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verb

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

Noun

Throughout the season there was no letup in spending by the nation’s wealthiest, with by some statistics the top 10 income percentile accounting for 50 percent of spending. — David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025 There was no letup in the effort with a huge lead, either. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025

Verb

Sometime after midnight, Hood felt a sense of dread that didn’t let up until the early morning hours. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Schuler said The Protein Spot is not going to let up, either, and is eyeing another restaurant, possibly in Meridian. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for letup

Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup

Noun

The custody provider is expanding its institutional and capital markets capabilities just as crypto markets emerge from a prolonged trading slowdown.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Advertisement The recent slowdown in research could complicate things.

— Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of slowdown

Verb

And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
His government has implemented policies that slow energy permitting and development, canceled billions in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects and spent nearly $4 billion to buy back leases to stop offshore wind projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

Travel data shows the average group size for trips has decreased since COVID-19 began.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
To continue decreasing the vacancy rate, Center City Partners has focused on older buildings that aren’t as appealing to a return-to-office workforce That focus is on renovations or conversions.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of decrease

Noun

That rapid decline makes the question of how coach Dan Campbell and the team rebound one of the most interesting in the entire league.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
The local enrollment declines are mostly concentrated in local districts’ elementary schools.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of decline

Verb

Still, several financial analysts have concluded that the prediction frenzy, with its sleek mobile apps and easy-to-understand odds, are driving the stock drops.

— Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
An autonomous attacker does not care what an organization's SPRS score says, whether its dashboard is green or whether an assessment concluded that a control was implemented.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclude

Verb

At least one expert said that some workers could have access to oxygen, but others warned that the chances of finding survivors were diminishing.

— Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Violence diminishes its victims, forcing everyone to play a single thankless role.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminish

Noun

Over time, without regular use, the back of the body can lose its functional capacity for deceleration, which is when chronic knee pain generally starts to show up.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
But Delapierre was flung forwards violently by the rapid deceleration and suffered a nasty face-plant into the cockpit.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of deceleration

Verb

However, the action may not end at 11pm — deal sheets allow clubs to conclude signings two hours after the transfer window closes, provided the correct paperwork is submitted before the deadline.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Amid a scorching stretch, Bregman ends the month with his lifetime total now sitting at two.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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