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

slowed

ADJECTIVE
delayed
Synonyms


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Two years ago, earnings-revision momentum at Nvidia slowed for six quarters before the stock price fell.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

“That complexity has slowed decisions, blurred accountability and made it harder to deliver,” Xbox CEO Asha Sharma wrote to staff.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

While recent rainfall has slightly slowed the spread of the fires, more than 200 remained out of control across the country on Monday.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

The cashier at the local Chopt admitted to me that foot traffic had slowed significantly this week, even before the smoggy conditions set in.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

The robot tried to go faster, but the water currents and the moving kelp slowed her down.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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