as in cautiously
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
walked slowly toward the ringing phone
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More As minicamp slowly comes to a close, Pickens was asked his initial thoughts on playing with Prescott.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The league is expanding slowly with four mores games for each team this season (now 26 total), but that could change soon as two new teams (Boston and Denver) join next year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
This pattern can slowly chip away at your self-trust and experience of emotional safety within relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Compost releases nutrients slowly over time, feeding plants and beneficial soil microbes alike.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The league is expanding slowly with four mores games for each team this season (now 26 total), but that could change soon as two new teams (Boston and Denver) join next year.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 13 June 2025
This pattern can slowly chip away at your self-trust and experience of emotional safety within relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Compost releases nutrients slowly over time, feeding plants and beneficial soil microbes alike.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowly
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The only thing that moved slower than the Lakers was the clock.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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He’s also grounded into an MLB-high three double plays thanks to a combination of hitting the ball on the ground more than ever and running slower than ever.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Slowly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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