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as in to delay
to move or act slowly
the deadline is fast approaching, so this is no time to crawl
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Recent Examples of crawl
Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Mary Beth Sheridan The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Economic growth slowed to a crawl in 2023 (at 0.6%, the latest data available).
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Colin the Janitor crawling down a hallway with his black tongue wagging at a cowering woman, and the true image of hell incarnate, Pyramid Head, literally ripping the skin suit off of live bodies should shake you to your core.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
About 11,000 vehicles a day crawl north across the border -- carrying tourists, shoppers and workers, along with commerce ranging from Ford Broncos to tons of tomatoes.
—Mary Beth Sheridan The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Economic growth slowed to a crawl in 2023 (at 0.6%, the latest data available).
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crawl
Verb
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This creeping groundcover thrives in dappled shade and is a good choice for the front of a perennial border or growing between trees and shrubs in a woodland garden.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beyond that, temperatures will creep above normal into the weekend and early next week.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The longer the trade war drags on, the more likely Washington and Beijing will find other ways to retaliate beyond economics.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Paleontologists used to wonder if some marine reptiles did the same, awkwardly dragging themselves onto beaches to lay eggs rather than birthing their young at sea like whales do.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There's also great uncertainty as Trump seeks negotiations with China and begins talks with other counties whose larger tariffs were delayed by 90 days.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Research suggests that females who have autism are more likely to use this strategy, which can lead to a mismatch between the internal experience and the external behavior—and may play a role in delaying diagnosis.1 4.—
Heidi Moawad, MD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Coogler burst onto the scene with the indie hit Fruitvale Station before going on to direct Creed and the Black Panther franchise (the latter two both starred Jordan).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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Culture Club burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and became one of the most defining and influential bands of their generation.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As north Fort Worth continues to grow, our aging infrastructure and increase in traffic is starting to become an issue.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The city has dealt with issues ranging from traffic backups and litter in the ocean to gunfire, fights and stampeding, West previously told Fox News Digital.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Moscow is particularly adept at what is known as hybrid warfare, a raft of tactics that can include targeting vital cables snaking along the seabed.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday night, 800 lucky Goose fans snaked they way through the Shed at Hudson Yards to enter a world where music and art fused in a swirling, electric dreamscape.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Underneath, a dress in a nearly identical shade poked through slightly, and the actress paired her all-gray attire with black pumps and a matching purse — plus her signature blonde bob, of course.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And though a few dozen people left the dinner early to catch the end or start of various performances, which included Charli XCX and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, about half of the long table lingered after dessert to continue chatting with their tablemates.—
Ye Fan,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Still, memories of the show lingered in a few significant minds: both Stephen Sondheim and Fred Ebb felt its influence.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Crawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crawl. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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