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
Fiber slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, while LAB can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce glucose absorption.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 May 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
Profits can climb while hiring slows.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Large meals can cause discomfort because the medication slows stomach emptying.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
And officials on Saturday outlined a third, more optimistic potential scenario, where the cooling deluge of water from fire crews slows down the rate of the chemical reactions inside the tank, reducing the overpressure as the liquid chemicals turn to solid.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
So, yes, playoff basketball generally slows down.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
What Happens After Yogurt Hits the Fridge Refrigeration slows the bacteria but does not stop them.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 May 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
Profits can climb while hiring slows.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Large meals can cause discomfort because the medication slows stomach emptying.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
And officials on Saturday outlined a third, more optimistic potential scenario, where the cooling deluge of water from fire crews slows down the rate of the chemical reactions inside the tank, reducing the overpressure as the liquid chemicals turn to solid.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
So, yes, playoff basketball generally slows down.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
What Happens After Yogurt Hits the Fridge Refrigeration slows the bacteria but does not stop them.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
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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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Too much soil disturbance inhibits the growth and maturity of fruit trees, specifically apple or cherry trees, says Roethling.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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If growth decelerates, the stock price could be adversely affected.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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