as in brakes
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
if you don't slow your delivery down a bit, your speech will be over too soon
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Recent Examples of slows
Cooling potatoes after cooking converts some of the starch into resistant starch, which slows blood sugar spikes.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2026
During busy times, intersections become jammed, and traffic slows down to a crawl.
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Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Economic progress slows when that guarantee is taken away, as Hong Kong has witnessed in its sad regression from the promises of an independent judiciary made in 1997.
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Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
There’s something about summer in the South that slows time down a little extra.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Attic insulation slows heat transfer to the rooms below, and ventilation allows excess heat to escape the attic.
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Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Many brands expand into experiences once product growth slows, bolting hospitality or lifestyle onto an existing business model.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Mounjaro mimics two hormones that occur naturally in the body, which regulate blood sugar and appetite; the medication slows down gastric emptying and helps the pancreas release insulin as blood sugar rises.
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Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Still, Beijing is betting billions of dollars on humanoid robots as a strategic technology that could increase productivity as economic growth slows and its workforce shrinks.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2026
During busy times, intersections become jammed, and traffic slows down to a crawl.
—
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Economic progress slows when that guarantee is taken away, as Hong Kong has witnessed in its sad regression from the promises of an independent judiciary made in 1997.
—
Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
There’s something about summer in the South that slows time down a little extra.
—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Attic insulation slows heat transfer to the rooms below, and ventilation allows excess heat to escape the attic.
—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
Many brands expand into experiences once product growth slows, bolting hospitality or lifestyle onto an existing business model.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Mounjaro mimics two hormones that occur naturally in the body, which regulate blood sugar and appetite; the medication slows down gastric emptying and helps the pancreas release insulin as blood sugar rises.
—
Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Still, Beijing is betting billions of dollars on humanoid robots as a strategic technology that could increase productivity as economic growth slows and its workforce shrinks.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
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In June, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York blamed 64% of the recent spike in unemployment among college graduates on the rise of remote work, which inhibits training and soft-skill development.
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Being on high alert to help meet someone else’s needs inhibits my ability to relax and enjoy myself.
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If growth decelerates, the stock price could be adversely affected.
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This systemic lack of dedicated time for preparation and collaboration undermines school improvement efforts, makes the teaching profession less attractive, and directly hinders high-quality instruction.
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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“Slows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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