SLOWING (DOWN) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

slowing (down)

verb

present participle of slow (down)

as in dying (down)

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Throughout this year, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been weakening the Navy’s leadership by blocking the promotion of nearly 20 admirals.

— Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Wheat futures hit their highest level in more than three years as the war in Ukraine strained supplies, further weakening the global food system.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakening

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Still further downstream the channel broadens out, and the slackening current has deposited débris and deadheads galore.

— HARRY H. EDEL, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of slackening

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Al-Deek says relief can come from a few different directions — hormone replacement therapy, switching to a different antidepressant, adjusting your dose or tapering off the medication altogether.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026
Rain chances continue into Thursday, with storm activity tapering off in the evening.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of tapering off

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In March, the bank's part-time chair Atanu Chakraborty resigned after flagging governance and ethical concerns within the institution.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
By being more proactive than reactive, artificial intelligence can spot gaps between global supply chains and patient demand, flagging and addressing issues before pharmacies and hospitals face shortages.

— Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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