slows (down)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows (down)
  1. weakens
  2. slackens
  3. tapers off
  4. flags
  5. decreases
  6. sinks
Verb
  • In fact, researchers warn that regular use not only weakens healthy sleep but increases the risk of dependence.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 31 July 2026
  • Water limits visibility and weakens the effectiveness of traditional surveillance systems such as radar.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 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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  • 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
Definition of tapers off
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  • Security flags it, legal wants a data review, IT says it's not approved, etc.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Her company, Mantis Biotech, makes a consumer software product called Parva that quietly reads how a person types and clicks, then flags cognitive change against that person's own history.
    — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of flags
Verb
  • This number obviously decreases as planes are taking off and landing around airports, where air traffic controllers are able to maintain safe distances between flights.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting design of the mouse decreases its overall footprint while retaining the stability of a familiar symmetrical profile.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of decreases
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  • Instead, plant a seed that sinks to the bottom for best results.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight oil instantly sinks into skin without clogging pores to leave skin firmer, radiant and refreshed.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of sinks
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