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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Siegel noted that measles weakens the immune system and increases the risk of pneumonia, which can stem from measles itself or from a secondary bacterial infection.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Employment has been a mostly resilient area of the economy even as stubborn inflation continues to squeeze businesses and households, while consumer confidence weakens.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 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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Fertility in women decreases gradually but significantly at age 32 and rapidly after 37, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

— Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
While passengers often remain seated for hours at a time, crew spend the majority of the flight on their feet, which decreases their chances of stiffness.

— Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

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But what sinks the latter two shows is that voters still seem to be resistant toward honoring works of science-fiction.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Greg Norman sinks a 66-foot chip on the first playoff hole, to capture the World Series of Golf and become the leading money winner in PGA Tour history.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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