as in to decelerate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down or up)
Verb
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The rate of services inflation continued to decelerate.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025 -
When letting off the accelerator, the vehicle will begin to decelerate.—
Mark Maynard,
The Mercury News,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Pick up permits to visit or camp in the state park, stroll through a 2-acre desert garden, explore an expansive interpretive exhibit that covers the history, geology, and culture of the surrounding area, or buy a souvenir in the gift shop.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, Jokic strolled to the huddle expressionless after Aaron Gordon embraced him and Ball Arena erupted.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As the horde dispersed from Ohio Stadium toward warm homes and open bars, one fan ambled slowly, wearing a gray hoodie with a scarlet block O, his chilled breath guiding each joyful, uncertain step.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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About 166 million years ago, dinosaurs ambled across a shallow lagoon in modern-day Britain.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The spot begins with Dre, 59, and Snoop, 53, dressed in tuxes, sauntering through an elegant nightclub as chic guests glance their way.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
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During combat, adrenaline is built up and that’s used for special moves like a Battle Cry that staggers enemies or other tide-turning moves.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Even in 2023 when the Yankees staggered to an 82-win finish their bullpen produced a 3.34 ERA.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As he’s been awaiting trial in Charlotte since his arrest in 2012 on a first-degree murder charge, Perkins has been shuffled between the Mecklenburg County jail, Broughton Hospital, Central Prison, and Central Regional Hospital dozens of times.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Players can shuffle and rearrange the board of words to help them with guessing the connections.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Slow and steady wins the race but don’t let that become an excuse to procrastinate.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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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
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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 31 Jan. 2025.
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