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letting up

VERB

pause

Synonyms

WEAK

abate cease decrease die down die out diminish ease ease off ease up ebb fall moderate release relent slacken slow down stop subside wane

Antonyms

WEAK

continue

Example Sentences

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Inflation has been persistent for the past several months, and there’s little sign it’s letting up anytime soon.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Such a reading will miss why Christianity, an ancient faith that shows few signs of letting up in the modern world, appeals to so many people with no political interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Shareholder excitement about this repurchase wasn’t letting up on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In the last two weeks, the coaching staff has worked to shift the team’s mentality to be cognizant of the rest and recovery needed heading into the postseason without letting up during meets.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Never invisible again, the monster said, finally letting up, its huge branch-like fists curled tight as a clap of thunder.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness