slow (down or up)

verb

Definition of slow (down or up)next
as in to decelerate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down or up)
  1. decelerate
  2. stroll
  3. amble
  4. saunter
  5. stagger
  6. shuffle
  7. procrastinate
Verb
  • Inflation has decelerated significantly from peak levels.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Dell and Australian aviation consultant Trevor Jensen told Reuters the reason the plane did not decelerate after hitting the runway was unclear.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of decelerate
Verb
  • The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.
    Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Elephants on parade: Family seen strolling down a mountain road A family of elephants was spotted taking a walk down a mountain road in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand.
    Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • There was a roar as City regained possession deep in their own half, fans urging the team on as Ake ambled forward while Josko Gvardiol careered down the left flank.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Feeling sufficiently rejuvenated from your time on the water, take an easygoing hike on the Quarry Road Trails or amble around the Colby College Museum of Art, a quiet sanctuary for American and contemporary works.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of amble
Verb
  • As the stage lights came up in the Rogers Centre, Taylor Swift sauntered over to her guitar adding in a few slow motion swirls and twirls.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
  • On Thursday night, a procession of Hollywood's most elite members sauntered up the brick driveway—covered in a beige color carpet—of the Chateau Marmont and were transported to the luxurious world of iconic designer Brunello Cucinelli.
    Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of saunter
Verb
  • The Bruins needed offense from the center, especially after Elias Lindholm staggered at the start.
    Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • On November 28, 1924, Raymond A. Dart, a professor at the University of Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, was getting ready to attend a friend’s wedding when a pair of South African Railways workers staggered up his driveway with two large crates.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of stagger
Verb
  • For more on Marvel Rivals, our in-depth guides cover the best Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist characters, which are due to get shuffled thanks to the arrival of the new heroes.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Injuries forced Howe to shuffle his pack, and hit doubly hard as midfielders/forwards had to fulfil secondary positions, such as Gordon to right-winger or Joelinton from No 8 to winger.
    Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of shuffle
Verb
  • Slow and steady wins the race but don’t let that become an excuse to procrastinate.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the key signs include feeling overwhelmed by the process, dreading the act of applying for jobs, procrastinating on updating your resume or reaching out to contacts, and feeling overly discouraged by rejection.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of procrastinate
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“Slow (down or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow%20%28down%20or%20up%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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