as in brakes
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
if you don't slow your delivery down a bit, your speech will be over too soon
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Recent Examples of slows
The process that allowed the rotifer to survive is known as cryptobiosis, a biological state in which metabolic activity slows to nearly zero.
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Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
During dry months, the water warms and slows — conditions that favor janitor fish over native species, Rosleine said.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Exfoliate gently — and know when to stop Dead skin cells accumulate as skin’s natural renewal cycle slows with age.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
That seal keeps air and moisture out, which slows staleness.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
This gel-like soluble fiber slows digestion, helps steady blood sugar levels, and keeps you feeling full.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
In the digestive tract, this gel slows carbohydrate breakdown and slows how long food moves through the digestive tract.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs has warned of a stagflation-like effect as inflation risks rise even as growth slows, per Yahoo Finance’s April 2026 reporting.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
During dry months, the water warms and slows — conditions that favor janitor fish over native species, Rosleine said.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Exfoliate gently — and know when to stop Dead skin cells accumulate as skin’s natural renewal cycle slows with age.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
That seal keeps air and moisture out, which slows staleness.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
This gel-like soluble fiber slows digestion, helps steady blood sugar levels, and keeps you feeling full.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
In the digestive tract, this gel slows carbohydrate breakdown and slows how long food moves through the digestive tract.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Goldman Sachs has warned of a stagflation-like effect as inflation risks rise even as growth slows, per Yahoo Finance’s April 2026 reporting.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
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In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
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Strong El Niños often result in stronger wind shear over the Atlantic Basin in summer, which inhibits storm formation.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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If growth decelerates, the stock price could be adversely affected.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, destructive energy hinders performance, breeds resentment, and stifles innovation.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Slows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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