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
  • 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
  • The trio gets its juice from a 6.0-kWh battery pack that can be recharged while decelerating.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decelerate
Verb
  • This part of herself is creative, writes books, and wakes up early to stroll along the Bosphorus and observe fisherman.
    Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The former first couple regularly strolled the quiet sidewalks of Plains, to and from gatherings and meals at the homes of friends.
    Bill Marsh, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • All this time, a smiling, doddering old man in a tuxedo had been ambling about, tending to guests and waiting on tables.
    Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Itineraries feature coastal jaunts to Venice and Portofino, ambles through Tuscan wine country, and journeys to the jewels of Sicily, including Palermo and Taormina.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of amble
Verb
  • 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
  • In this rematch, Metcalf will return from a knee injury that cost him two games, and the 49ers’ cornerbacks will be led by Lenoir, who saunters in fresh off Wednesday’s contract extension (five years, $92 million).
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of saunter
Verb
  • When Oklahoma City signed the former New York Knick this past offseason, the vision was for the pair of 7-footers to coexist on the floor while also staggering their minutes some to ensure one was almost always on the court.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Their successors would serve terms that would be staggered, with one term expiring every two years.
    Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of stagger
Verb
  • House Republicans on Thursday shuffled in and out of Speaker Mike Johnson's office as the clock ticked toward the shutdown deadline.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • On the next spread, the characters are shuffled around, and you are asked to once again identify the row your character is in and follow the instructions to a specific page and figure.
    Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of shuffle
Verb
  • 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
  • Interviews by Kate Guadagnino Advice on Beginning Ten creative minds on how to start, pivot and productively procrastinate.
    Kate Guadagnino, New York Times, 21 Nov. 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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