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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
Verb
  • Each decision to move work overseas further weakens the economic conditions needed to sustain domestic capacity.
    — George Whittier, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bernstein pointed out that even if the global AI trade weakens, India is unlikely to see any major reversal of foreign capital flows.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 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
Verb
  • 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 rundown by Coveteur of fall 2026 outerwear trends also flags military jackets, shrunken lapels, capes and silk jackets as looks worth watching.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of flags
Verb
  • Humidity falls throughout the day on Friday and decreases through Saturday morning.
    — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rate gradually decreases at higher incomes and phases out at $53,250.
    — byDavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of decreases
Verb
  • Swift is expected to follow in early November as its orbit steadily sinks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The water sinks into porous soil and replenishes the groundwater.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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