slows (down)

Definition of slows (down)next
present tense third-person singular of slow (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows (down)
Verb
  • Subtract what weakens the system.
    Nilton Bernini, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Teams evolve at different speeds, innovation concentrates among a small subset of employees, and trust across the organization weakens.
    Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • On DeFilippis’s stage (kept effectively earthy and stark by scenic designer Ashley Basile), the stakes are ratcheted up from the jump and the tension never slackens.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Electromagnetism and the weak interaction intensify, while the strong force slackens.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
  • After the strongest storms move out, colder air will settle in with the possibility of a few wet snowflakes before the precipitation tapers off.
    Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • At production scale, with thousands of concurrent users, the cost multiplier can reach 100x compared to a single API call—a reality the FinOps Foundation now flags as one of the fastest-growing sources of AI budget overrun.
    Satyabrat Chowdhury, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • In the case of Alongside, the bot is plugged into the school support system, which flags if anything concerning takes place.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Plan to mow every week until the day length decreases in late October and cold temperatures set in.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
  • As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Scott Wedman sinks four three-point field goals without a miss and shot 11-for-11 overall from the field, both NBA Finals records, as Boston routs the Lakers 148-114 in Game 1.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
  • When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
    David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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“Slows (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows%20%28down%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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