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
Still, Beijing is betting billions of dollars on humanoid robots as a strategic technology that could increase productivity as economic growth slows and its workforce shrinks.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
If tech slows you down, create simple folders or update your settings so your system supports your focus.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
For The Times) The Supreme Court upheld states’ ability to count mail ballots postmarked by election day but arriving later, which conservatives have argued slows vote counting but liberals defend as expanding voter access.
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Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
When lymph flow slows, immune cell trafficking slows with it.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Grass slows or stops growth during periods of water stress, which impacts the lawn’s mowing needs, nutrient and water use, and durability.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
That slows down the process of multiple shockwaves merging into larger ones and allows the atmosphere to weaken the smaller shockwaves to smear out the sharp pressure change into a more gradual increase.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
When lymphatic clearance slows, so does the system responsible for filtering metabolic waste from neural tissue.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Growth slows, competition increases, capital requirements rise, or the market applies a higher discount rate.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
If tech slows you down, create simple folders or update your settings so your system supports your focus.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
For The Times) The Supreme Court upheld states’ ability to count mail ballots postmarked by election day but arriving later, which conservatives have argued slows vote counting but liberals defend as expanding voter access.
—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
When lymph flow slows, immune cell trafficking slows with it.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
Grass slows or stops growth during periods of water stress, which impacts the lawn’s mowing needs, nutrient and water use, and durability.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
That slows down the process of multiple shockwaves merging into larger ones and allows the atmosphere to weaken the smaller shockwaves to smear out the sharp pressure change into a more gradual increase.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
When lymphatic clearance slows, so does the system responsible for filtering metabolic waste from neural tissue.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Growth slows, competition increases, capital requirements rise, or the market applies a higher discount rate.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slows
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In June, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York blamed 64% of the recent spike in unemployment among college graduates on the rise of remote work, which inhibits training and soft-skill development.
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Being on high alert to help meet someone else’s needs inhibits my ability to relax and enjoy myself.
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If growth decelerates, the stock price could be adversely affected.
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This systemic lack of dedicated time for preparation and collaboration undermines school improvement efforts, makes the teaching profession less attractive, and directly hinders high-quality instruction.
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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“Slows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slows. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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