SLOWS (DOWN) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

slows (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of slow (down)

as in dies (down)

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This molten salt weakens the coating on the silicon panel, allowing the silver wires to peel off intact as pure metal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Don’t optimize today’s economics in a way that weakens tomorrow’s leadership pipeline.

— Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of weakens

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On DeFilippis’s stage (kept effectively earthy and stark by scenic designer Ashley Basile), the stakes are ratcheted up from the jump and the tension never slackens.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Electromagnetism and the weak interaction intensify, while the strong force slackens.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026

Definition of slackens

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Activity scheduling generally follows daily circadian rhythms, so more intensive experiences are clustered in the mornings, with a smattering in the afternoon that tapers off in time for slow sunset yoga or meditation.

— Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
If gravel tapers off at the edges of your garden, weeds will easily find their way into the soil below and germinate.

— Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of tapers off

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What’s happening Yardzen’s report flags the Party Patio as one of eight dominant directions heading into next year.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
The risks Anthropic's public offering document also flags the fact that the company is structured as a public benefits corporation.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flags

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Later in the week and into the weekend, the chance of rain decreases with spotty showers possible through Halloween weekend.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Studies have found that having strong muscles significantly decreases the higher risk of disease and early death that’s linked to chronic inflammation.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of decreases

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Just past first quarter, the moon will spend each afternoon hanging in the daytime sky, becoming easier to spot as the sun sinks towards the horizon.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The 1996 Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino collaboration From Dusk Till Dawn springs immediately to mind, but, compared to that, director Samjad sinks his teeth into the meat of his movie in next to no time.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

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