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
Because perspiration slows you down long before precipitation, outdoor gear needs to efficiently help the body stay warm, fresh and comfortable while eliminating moisture build-up.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
When temperatures hit below freezing, the 30s or 40s, that slows them down or immobilizes them.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The experimental once-weekly drug, eloralintide, belongs to the class of drugs that mimic the pancreatic hormone amylin which slows digestion and suppresses hunger.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Key Takeaways Short-term, alcohol slows brain processing, triggers the reward system, reduces stress and pain, impairs spatial thinking, and can cause memory lapses or blackouts.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The reactor also possesses a strong negative temperature coefficient, meaning the nuclear reaction naturally slows as temperatures rise, preventing a runaway event.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Research shows that this type of breathing reduces stress, slows the heart, improves focus, and eases symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Yes, the business slows down for a week every few months.
—Tori Dunlap, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
When temperatures hit below freezing, the 30s or 40s, that slows them down or immobilizes them.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The experimental once-weekly drug, eloralintide, belongs to the class of drugs that mimic the pancreatic hormone amylin which slows digestion and suppresses hunger.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Key Takeaways Short-term, alcohol slows brain processing, triggers the reward system, reduces stress and pain, impairs spatial thinking, and can cause memory lapses or blackouts.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The reactor also possesses a strong negative temperature coefficient, meaning the nuclear reaction naturally slows as temperatures rise, preventing a runaway event.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Research shows that this type of breathing reduces stress, slows the heart, improves focus, and eases symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Yes, the business slows down for a week every few months.
—Tori Dunlap, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
Verb
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Picking the Wrong Location Planting fruit trees in overly shady spots or poorly draining soil inhibits fruiting and makes your plants more susceptible to pests, diseases, and rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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My take on Don’t Think is that becoming overly cerebral, stuck exclusively in my head, inhibits flow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Martian atmosphere presents a major obstacle to safely and precisely landing on the surface, and also hinders any attempts to return contents (or people) back to Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the siloed nature of retail, not a lack of skills or resources, will prove to be the most significant barrier that hinders progress.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Slows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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