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
Oats also contain soluble fiber, which slows digestion and helps keep blood sugar levels steady.
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Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Stop fertilizing during winter, when the plant's growth slows.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The fiber in sweet potatoes slows how quickly carbohydrates are absorbed, while the protein in cheese helps moderate the body’s blood sugar response.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Other data simply disappeared on his watch, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration no longer tracking billion-dollar weather disasters (which seem to be increasing) and delayed data rollouts from the Department of Education (which slows sliding student scores).
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
The International Energy Agency in Paris forecasts a record oil surplus in 2026 as supplies swell from both OPEC+ and its competitors while demand growth slows.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
How To Freeze and Thaw Bread Properly As opposed to refrigeration, freezing slows down starch retrogradation, which is the main reason bread becomes stale.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The office noted in November that Colorado faces challenges as fewer immigrants come and more are deported or choose to leave the country, while migration from other states slows because of high housing costs.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
When temperatures hit below freezing, the 30s or 40s, that slows them down or immobilizes them.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Stop fertilizing during winter, when the plant's growth slows.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
The fiber in sweet potatoes slows how quickly carbohydrates are absorbed, while the protein in cheese helps moderate the body’s blood sugar response.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Other data simply disappeared on his watch, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration no longer tracking billion-dollar weather disasters (which seem to be increasing) and delayed data rollouts from the Department of Education (which slows sliding student scores).
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
The International Energy Agency in Paris forecasts a record oil surplus in 2026 as supplies swell from both OPEC+ and its competitors while demand growth slows.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
How To Freeze and Thaw Bread Properly As opposed to refrigeration, freezing slows down starch retrogradation, which is the main reason bread becomes stale.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The office noted in November that Colorado faces challenges as fewer immigrants come and more are deported or choose to leave the country, while migration from other states slows because of high housing costs.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
When temperatures hit below freezing, the 30s or 40s, that slows them down or immobilizes them.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
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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
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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 10 Jan. 2026.
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