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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Fiber slows digestion, leading to a slower, steadier rise in blood sugar.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
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Plan your trip for May or late September and Anchorage slows down while keeping its wild character.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Retards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retards. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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