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
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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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Swift arrived about 90 minutes before kickoff, sauntering down the tunnel to her usual VIP suite.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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At the used outdoor gear store, a black and tan pooch gave my hand a thorough sniff-over, and then sauntered off.—
Jessica Pierce,
TIME,
15 Dec. 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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Rihanna was shuffled out through a restricted exit by deputies, and Rocky left separately through the main courthouse doors.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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The impact is evident, with the Panthers having to shuffle defense pairings and rely on players who usually handle lesser roles to contribute bigger minutes when Ekblad is out.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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