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View definitions for slow down

slow down

verb as in bog down

verb as in brake

verb as in rein

verb as in unwind

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Every Friday night, she tries to slow down and cook for them instead of turning the job over to staff.

It can protect against disease, improve mood, and even slow down the body's natural aging process.

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“Agitators aren’t deterring or slowing down law enforcement—we will continue to enforce the rule of law and protect Americans,” she said.

If data center spending suddenly slows down, stock in companies that build them will tumble because they’ve already enjoyed massive gains.

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"I don't see it slowing down. It's going to expand further and further."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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