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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As that constraint weakens, so, too, may an incentive for restraint.

— Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Infants with the condition may have lifelong complications and may need a heart transplant if the defect is complex, or if the heart weakens after surgery, according to the federal health agency.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Aug. 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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The tool flags abnormal search behavior, such as an officer repeatedly searching the same license plate daily, or clusters of searches late at night.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
Other warning signs most people miss Moffitt Cancer Center flags several presentations that get mistaken for everyday skin issues.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of flags

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If the vehicle slows significantly below the required speed, the normal force between its tires and the tunnel surface decreases, increasing the risk of losing contact.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shows that AI adoption in manufacturing initially decreases productivity before ultimately helping workers achieve long-term gains.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

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Bathroom sinks that get a lot of use may need to be wiped down daily.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Satellite images also have shown that the tanker is increasingly submerged, and experts have warned of an unprecedented environmental disaster if the vessel sinks or breaks open and leaks its entire cargo.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sinks

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