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losing momentum

ADJECTIVE
lessening
Synonyms
STRONG
abating declining depreciating diminishing dropping dwindling ebbing lightening lowering moderating narrowing plummeting plunging quieting sagging shrinking sinking slackening slowing slumping softening subsiding waning wasting weakening
WEAK
dying down fading away shriveling up wearing down wearing off

Example Sentences

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But it must be actively defeated; it would be a grave mistake to assume it will dissipate after losing momentum or cannibalizing itself.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

At the same time, the labor market appears to be losing momentum.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Its delay had spooked some maritime executives who were worried the issue was losing momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Barely a year later, however, there are fears that the global commitment may be losing momentum as the growth of clean energy transition is slowing down while burning of fossil fuels continues to rise.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

She could time the traffic lights so we could coast through intersections without using the brakes or losing momentum.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah