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
  • Were housing costs to decelerate in 2025 that may bring down inflation faster, perhaps enabling greater flexibility on interest rates.
    Simon Moore, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Security footage shows that the multimillion-dollar jet accelerated on the runway but suddenly decelerated and overran the end of the runway, the report said.
    Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of decelerate
Verb
  • Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Better still, guests at Battel Hall, can simply stroll back to the house, where the lights have come on and a warm welcome awaits.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of stroll
Verb
  • Dreaming of a shiny new future On a recent visit, Shelton walked the humble grounds and began painting a picture of what could be, with his 154-pound Bernese Mountain Dog, Bodhi, ambling amiably by his side.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • An ambling Eurasian badger appears to glance up at badger graffiti on a quiet road in St Leonards-on-Sea, England.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 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
  • Parachute's Eco Comfort mattress is discounted from its usual $2,400 to $1,680 (for the queen-size), with other bed size savings staggered accordingly.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
  • That said, while individual stocks staggered, the broader market advanced.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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