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as in to delay
to move or act slowly
the deadline is fast approaching, so this is no time to crawl
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Recent Examples of crawl
Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The fastest sport on two feet was reduced to a crawl, and that suited Maryland men’s lacrosse just fine.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
According to court documents, the 55-year-old allegedly crawled into the bed with Dixon and began touching his thighs.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Gatlinburg has seen other high-traffic incidents before, especially during peak tourist seasons, when congestion on the Parkway can slow travel to a crawl.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The fastest sport on two feet was reduced to a crawl, and that suited Maryland men’s lacrosse just fine.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
Noun
Whispers over Virat Kohli’s decline were gaining traction while Rohit crawled to a painful 19 off 105 balls.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
According to court documents, the 55-year-old allegedly crawled into the bed with Dixon and began touching his thighs.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crawl
Verb
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This trend that fuses sensuality, rebellion, and urban style has crept into the closets of celebrities, influencers, and fashion experts alike.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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There’s a scene in Kill Bill when Budd’s in his trailer, and The Bride’s creeping around outside.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Even as Beijing drags its feet on financial reforms, the chaos surrounding Trump 2.0 is making the case, day after day, for an alternative to the dollar.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Voting had come to a standstill, dragging for more than three hours, with holdout senators huddling for negotiations and taking private meetings off the Senate floor.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Medical examiners ruled two other deaths in January and February to be from natural causes, but a Miami Herald investigation found evidence of substandard or delayed medical care.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Unable to stop the march toward passage, the Democrats as the minority party in Congress are using the tools at their disposal to delay and drag out the process.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The actor and writer burst onto the scene at only 17 years old when director Michael Mayer found him and cast him as Ernst in the off-Broadway production of Spring Awakening, a role Glick reprised in the hit Broadway production.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The Cow burst onto the scene as an indictment of the rural poverty in which millions of Iranians lived.—
Tiara Ataii,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot
Updated July 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Over time, it's transformed into a comprehensive resource, offering traffic updates, points of interest and real-time navigation.—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The officers used a search pattern in which boats snaked back and forth, moving outward from the shoreline, in increasingly long lines parallel to it, Renner said.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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High-end brands mixing with everyday experiences, resulting in, inevitably, long lines often snaking out the door.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Johnson immediately returned to social media Wednesday night to post a series of rambling videos discussing his arrest and seemingly poking at Rogan without addressing him directly.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Progress with Canada has been a roller coaster, with the U.S. president poking at the nation’s northern neighbor and repeatedly suggesting it would be absorbed as a U.S. state.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Each time a child left, the emotional toll was unbearable, and the sadness lingered long after they were gone.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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However, there are lingering threats of electronic interference that can impact a ship’s navigation systems with high levels reported during dark periods, JMIC says.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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“Crawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crawl. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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