slows (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of slow (down)
as in dies (down)

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  1. weakens
  2. slackens
  3. tapers off
  4. flags
  5. decreases
  6. sinks
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  • If one connection weakens, Halo can use other available links to preserve connectivity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Precipitation is expected to gradually taper off Thursday afternoon as the storm system moves east and weakens.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of weakens
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  • 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
Definition of slackens
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  • Activity scheduling generally follows daily circadian rhythms, so more intensive experiences are clustered in the mornings, with a smattering in the afternoon that tapers off in time for slow sunset yoga or meditation.
    — Jessica Ritz, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If gravel tapers off at the edges of your garden, weeds will easily find their way into the soil below and germinate.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapers off
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  • The report also flags Cuban medical missions in other nations in the Americas, including the Bahamas and Saint Lucia.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Among the common symptoms of menopause, Dove flags several overlapping triggers.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of flags
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  • In addition, insulin sensitivity — or how effectively the body responds to the hormone insulin — also generally decreases at night.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The drink—also known simply as beet juice—decreases inflammation and is rich in nitrates, which help relax blood vessels and allow blood to flow more freely.
    — Christina Manian, HEALTH, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of decreases
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  • Just past first quarter, the moon will spend each afternoon hanging in the daytime sky, becoming easier to spot as the sun sinks towards the horizon.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 1996 Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino collaboration From Dusk Till Dawn springs immediately to mind, but, compared to that, director Samjad sinks his teeth into the meat of his movie in next to no time.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of sinks
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“Slows (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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