as in to decelerate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down or up)
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Analysts at Wedbush wrote in a Tuesday note that while Shopify’s first-quarter guide was in line with the firm’s estimates, the outlook implies that year-over-year revenue growth will decelerate to the mid-20% range from 31% growth in the fourth quarter.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025 -
Fighting Back Against Landslides The city notes that the landslide has decelerated since October 2024 due to drier weather conditions and the dewatering wells.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
4 Feb. 2025
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While much of Europe shivers in the winter, Asturias enjoys mild weather, with locals strolling along beaches in winter without jackets.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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But Twain liked to be able to stroll to downtown Hartford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes what looked like fighting morphed into play, or the two ambled off on their own before crashing back together.—
Siobhan Burke,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Although All That’s Left of You stumbles in its last act, ambling toward a conclusion reached more sharply earlier on, the delicate and compassionate performances Dabis pulls from her cast keep us invested in this multigenerational story.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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Kaia Gerber sauntered down the Valentino catwalk in a dark rinse pair with a crisp white button-down and statement crystal earrings, instantly becoming the hero of countless inspiration boards to come.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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As minutes get staggered, being able to anchor a second unit and help out the starters while also on the court matters.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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As the bullet smashed into it the animal staggered, but came right on.—
Tom Stacer,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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The plan involved shuffling around existing crew assignments to free up two of the four seats on a SpaceX capsule that launched in late September, so that Wilmore and Williams could occupy the seats on the return trip.—
Denise Chow,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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For all of the conversation late last year analyzing how quickly Sporting KC might be able to shuffle the chairs — or even Vermes praising the way his team played Wednesday — a swap at striker, a swap in the mentality at striker, transcends everything else.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 33% of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes, according to a survey from real estate company IPX1031, which polled roughly 1,000 U.S. residents in January.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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People procrastinate, and couples usually have to call, text, or email right before the cutoff date.—
Alice Gibbs,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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