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  • past tense form of slow.
  • past participle of slow.

slowed

ADJECTIVE
delayed
Synonyms


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In animal models, the therapy slowed the growth of pancreatic tumors by selectively activating T cells that fight cancer.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

OpenAI says it has slowed down training some of its most advanced AI models to improve security.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Tests in animal models showed that BifidoSumIL-2 preferentially gathered inside tumors, stimulated immune activity, and slowed the growth of pancreatic cancer.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

However, like elsewhere, Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz slowed activity as fuel prices surged, leading to economists slashing growth expectations for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Until, finally, one of the boats slowed down.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis




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