as in to decelerate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down or up)
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In the first six months, the Stone Island DTC channel grew by 7 percent to 99.1 million euros, decelerating in the second quarter amid a generally more challenging global operating environment.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025 -
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.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
16 July 2025
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Outside of the spa, stroll the Lichtentaler Allee, a famous park dotted with sculptures, rose gardens, and Belle Époque architecture.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Shelling, also known as beachcombing, is strolling along the seashore in search of seashells.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Beyond the capital, however, amble through fairytale villages of the Cotswolds or hike the dramatic peaks of Scotland’s Highlands.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The idyllic scene, made even more bucolic with chickens and sheep ambling across the lane, requires every ounce of willpower to pull ourselves out of the ridiculously comfy bed.—
Sarah Wood González,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
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Or, saunter down to Pot&Pan—housed in the building’s former pot and pan factory—where Chef André Coutinho crafts exquisite Portuguese dishes that are both nostalgic and elevated.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Hill and Jalen Ramsey regularly sauntered out to the practice field while the team was already in mid-stretching.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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According to the terms of the proposal, the release of the 10 living hostages and 15 bodies will be staggered over the 60-day period the temporary ceasefire is in effect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 July 2025
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The victim staggered up to the mezzanine before collapsing at a turnstile, according to an MTA worker.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 July 2025
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Fuller has pushed back on these claims by sharing the app's source code for shuffling and dealing virtual cards.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The Dolphins’ shuffling along the offensive line can be viewed through two different prisms.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
Verb
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We're constantly told to make the most of our time, to work harder, to stop procrastinating.—
Joseph Jebelli,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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Mother's Day brunch guide For the love of everything, friends, don't procrastinate and take a chance on feeding your mom a subpar meal on the very holiday that celebrates her wonderfulness.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
30 Apr. 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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