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noun

ˈlet-ˌəp How to pronounce letup (audio)
Definition of letupnext
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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verb

1
as in to stop
to come to an end the rain let up just as we reached the house

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2
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
There is no letup at any point in a 162-game season, especially in early July. — Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 4 July 2024 The Monarchs, who are ranked No. 1 in the state, had already secured a spot in the finals, but there was no letup in their sweep of the Oilers, 25-15, 25-16, 25-16. — Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
Dougherty Valley built an 11-point lead going into halftime and didn’t let up in the second half. — Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025 Weather conditions do not seem to be letting up, Phillips said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for letup
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letup
  1. slowdown
  2. stop
  3. decrease
  4. decline
  5. conclude
  6. diminish
  7. end
  8. subside
Noun
  • In a release, MTI said the growth slowdown was due to declines in manufacturing, as well as some services sectors such as finance and insurance.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Level design is varied and intriguing, supercharged by power-ups and made easier with a slowdown feature, giving you time to breathe or respond to on-screen madness at the expense of your final score.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of slowdown
Verb
  • Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
  • He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.
    — Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of stop
Verb
  • On the other hand, just 5 percent said tariffs would decrease prices in the short term, and 30 percent said the policy would lower prices in the long term.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • And the over-all number of abortions in the U.S. may eventually decrease as a result of Dobbs.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of decrease
Noun
  • Apparel exports from Turkey saw a decline of 6 percent in January-February 2025, and a drop of 4.47 percent year-on-year in 2024, with the last month of the year falling almost 11 percent.
    — Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Walmart's stock has experienced a notable decline amid a nationwide boycott and broader market volatility.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of decline
Verb
  • China's tariff rate is now in triple digit territory, and who knows what happens in 90 days when this pause concludes.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • After the video concluded, Dončić wiped away tears before joining his teammates.
    — Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of conclude
Verb
  • The previous six champions were all diminished the following season by either injuries or significant roster changes.
    — Jay King, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Lacy turned himself in to police on Jan. 12, but his NFL Draft prospects were significantly diminished by the wreck.
    — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • The spring portal window, which ends April 25, was not expected to be filled with fireworks by coaches and front offices around the country, but Iamaleava’s presence changes that.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of end
Verb
  • While the threat of more tornadoes has subsided in the Great Plains, fire danger remains elevated Monday in the region.
    — Ginger Zee, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Inflation, which went wild post-Covid, subsided in February, according to data yesterday that gave markets a brief reprieve.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of subside

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“Letup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letup. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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