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
The idea is that diversification in trading offerings will help the company keep generating revenue even when trading of spot crypto slows.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Fiber slows digestion and helps reduce rapid rises in blood sugar after meals.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 4 June 2026
Another expression of that sentiment unfolds at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, where the pace slows and the focus shifts to immersion and well-being.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
As hiring slows across much of the economy, workers who have struggled to find jobs in their own industries are increasingly turning to healthcare.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Strong performers whose thinking slows things down start getting described as not a fit.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This inward, reflective energy will be around longer than usual as Mercury slows to a station retrograde in Cancer on June 29, extending its stay there all the way into early August.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
In general, the cheapest time to buy a new furnace or air conditioning system is during HVAC off-peak periods, meaning the stretches in which demand for installations slows and contractors are looking to fill their schedules.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Fiber slows digestion and helps reduce rapid rises in blood sugar after meals.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 4 June 2026
Another expression of that sentiment unfolds at Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, where the pace slows and the focus shifts to immersion and well-being.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
As hiring slows across much of the economy, workers who have struggled to find jobs in their own industries are increasingly turning to healthcare.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Strong performers whose thinking slows things down start getting described as not a fit.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This inward, reflective energy will be around longer than usual as Mercury slows to a station retrograde in Cancer on June 29, extending its stay there all the way into early August.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
In general, the cheapest time to buy a new furnace or air conditioning system is during HVAC off-peak periods, meaning the stretches in which demand for installations slows and contractors are looking to fill their schedules.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
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In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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If growth decelerates, the stock price could be adversely affected.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Slows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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