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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Raising rates, or keeping them higher for longer, on the other hand, slows spending to keep inflation in check.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
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The compound 1,8-cineole, however, boosted IFN in a different way, by turning off a gene (TIPARP) that normally slows down this immune response.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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