slow
adjective
moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity.
slows
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present tense formof slow (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That said, Arya noted that there are still risks for Nvidia if demand for AI slows, which could put pressure on its growth rate and balance sheet.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
"The box office generally slows during the second half of August as kids start returning to school, but right now business remains extremely strong," said industry analyst David A. Gross.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
As it enters Assam's vast floodplains, home to some 28 million people and hemmed in by hills, it slows and deposits sediment, fuelling erosion and floods.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Roberts and other executives at Diller’s company are preparing for a world in which traffic slows further, while seeking new revenue streams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
After months of everything going too fast, time slows to an agonizing crawl.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
