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 May 2026 review in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology found no convincing causal evidence that weight cycling itself permanently slows metabolism or causes long-term harm in people with obesity.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Skin longevity is having a moment as fresh 2025 and 2026 research clarifies what actually slows visible aging and what is marketing noise.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Ozempic mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1, which slows how fast food leaves your stomach.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
This is key because fiber slows digestion, further helping prevent blood sugar spikes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
This weakens evaporation and slows upwelling of colder, deeper water.
—Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The idea is that diversification in trading offerings will help the company keep generating revenue even when trading of spot crypto slows.
—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
Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Skin longevity is having a moment as fresh 2025 and 2026 research clarifies what actually slows visible aging and what is marketing noise.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Ozempic mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1, which slows how fast food leaves your stomach.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
This is key because fiber slows digestion, further helping prevent blood sugar spikes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
This weakens evaporation and slows upwelling of colder, deeper water.
—Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The idea is that diversification in trading offerings will help the company keep generating revenue even when trading of spot crypto slows.
—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
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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Our systems are overly complex, spanning hundreds of dependencies, which hinders our ability to move fast.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Inertia hinders many consumers from seeking out higher rates.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Slows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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