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
Maintain a consistent temperature between 65 and 80ºF, and water less during cold weather when growth slows.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
In Gaza, Palestinians feel forgotten as a new war captures attention and ceasefire progress slows.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Refrigerating flour slows oxidation and helps deter pests like weevils and pantry moths.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The turtle slows, more organisms attach, and the animal’s condition deteriorates.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Once a turtle slows, the growth accelerates.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Reveling or wallowing in either part of the game only slows the process.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Even though higher fuel prices may have only a temporary influence on inflation, or could even ease broader price pressures on net if consumers shift spending away from other areas and overall growth slows, the current context poses other risks.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Martinez's car slows to a crawl -- nearly a full stop -- for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
In Gaza, Palestinians feel forgotten as a new war captures attention and ceasefire progress slows.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Refrigerating flour slows oxidation and helps deter pests like weevils and pantry moths.
—Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The turtle slows, more organisms attach, and the animal’s condition deteriorates.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Once a turtle slows, the growth accelerates.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Reveling or wallowing in either part of the game only slows the process.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Even though higher fuel prices may have only a temporary influence on inflation, or could even ease broader price pressures on net if consumers shift spending away from other areas and overall growth slows, the current context poses other risks.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Martinez's car slows to a crawl -- nearly a full stop -- for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
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This is especially important for people with anemia because green tea inhibits iron absorption and could worsen the condition.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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Glyphosate inhibits protein synthesis in plants and microorganisms, leading to their death.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Afterward, Denver7 heard from Douglas County residents, including a Parker woman who feels the move hinders productive conversations around local issues and is merely a way for the commissioners to dodge criticism and accountability.—
thedenverchannel.com,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, which hinders his ability to communicate.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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