SLOWS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

slows

verb

present tense third-person singular of slow

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 Some point to a genuine shortage of available workers as immigration slows and the population ages, others to discouraged workers giving up the search. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 As immigration slows and Americans retire, the workforce is shrinking, meaning fewer jobs may be needed to keep unemployment low. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026 In live incidents, leaders quickly discover whether their teams can maintain role clarity while still flexing to cover gaps, or whether confusion over ownership and authority slows them down when time matters most. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Earnings season slows down next week , with only Cardinal Health in the portfolio scheduled to report. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 The action around Charlotte never slows down, from a North Carolina native chasing love on a Netflix reality show to finding the pathway to exploring a century-old mansion swallowed by the woods. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 Frying more than three pieces of chicken at a time lowers the oil temperature, slows down cooking, and can yield soggy results instead of crispy perfection. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Warm water sloshes eastward across thousands of miles of open ocean, and the cold upwelling off Ecuador slows or shuts down entirely. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Adding something as simple as a hedge near a river slows down water and gives it time to seep deep into the ground. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

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This variation may occur because citric acid inhibits bubble coalescence, similar to the additives in Diet Coke.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Such dominance makes the league less attractive and, in turn, arguably inhibits international growth.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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Ultimately, glorifying sleep deprivation is counterproductive; prioritizing sleep is key for career longevity and productivity, while chronic insomnia leads to impaired judgment and hinders professional growth.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Neptune retrograde hinders our intuition, leaving us lost in the fog.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026