as in slows
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
an herbicide to retard the growth of weeds
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slows
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Soon after, its heart rate slows from around 200 beats per minute to fewer than ten.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The governor’s budget slows down increases in spending in areas such as higher education.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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