SLOWS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

slows

verb

present tense third-person singular of slow

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 For nightshade veggies like tomatoes, harvest when ripe to prevent seed maturity, which slows production. — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 That storm is spinning moist air in the upper atmosphere toward the region, and more moist air is expected as the storm slows into a tropical depression, Garcia said. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 The hormone stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon—preventing the hormone from causing the liver to release too much sugar into the bloodstream —and slows gastric emptying. — Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026 Placing the bath in partial afternoon shade helps keep the water cooler during hot summer months and slows algae growth. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 Without this, users feel confused or out of control, which slows adoption and undermines trust in AI‑driven features. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 There are usually sprinklers that water the grass between halves, which is significant for preventing the field from becoming too dry in the heat, which slows the ball down while playing. — Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The development of rose hips slows the plant’s growth and helps prepare the plant for winter. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 Currently, agents must travel from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to meet inbound international flights, a process county officials say slows down business travel. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

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In response, a coalition of nine environmental groups and two Native American tribes filed lawsuits saying that the move violates the ESA’s statutory language and inhibits its fundamental goals.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 19 July 2026
Copper foil tape, which inhibits their movements by reacting with their mucous and giving an electric shock, can be wrapped around garden bed frames, says Khan.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 19 June 2026