SLOWS (DOWN) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

slows (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of slow (down)

as in dies (down)

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Chronic diseases become more common, and resistance to infection weakens.

— Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
When one of those systems weakens, there is a knock-on effect that ripples into the workplace – and not always in a good way.

— Stacey Zolt Hara, Fortune, 14 Sep. 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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For instance, CADDi Design Review flags potential errors in new drawings and CAD models based on past problems with similar parts.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
The Japan National Tourism Organization flags convenience stores as a legit part of everyday food culture, stacked with onigiri, bento boxes, trendy snacks, sweets and beverages.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of flags

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Or its lazy gaze and obsession with gloss over lived-in texture, which sinks its moments of violence into forgettable trifles?

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
But what sinks the latter two shows is that voters still seem to be resistant toward honoring works of science-fiction.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sinks

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