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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At the same time, Micron has paid down its balance sheet, he said, which puts it in a good position, even if the data-center trade slows down.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
The streamer and children’s videogame platform are both battling similar problems as user engagement slows.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
He believes that when certain projects require the participation of multiple bureaus, there can be a silo effect that slows progress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Under normal operating conditions, the graphite moderator slows fast neutrons, helping sustain the nuclear chain reaction.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
My heart slows; the panic begins to ebb.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
