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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
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, April 4, an unsupervised child crawled under an exterior perimeter fence and then made his way to the primary metal enclosure that surrounds the wolf habitat, according to a spokesperson for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2026
The beatdown started with a low crawl up King’s steep gravel driveway.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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Verb
As a toddler, Gabriela crawled about the UCLA clubhouse at reunions.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
On Saturday, April 4, an unsupervised child crawled under an exterior perimeter fence and then made his way to the primary metal enclosure that surrounds the wolf habitat, according to a spokesperson for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
That slows down the action to a crawl and de-juices the plot of its payback joy.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2026
The beatdown started with a low crawl up King’s steep gravel driveway.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crawl
Verb
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Even so, a little magic has crept into the proceedings, with some brands concealing their cleverness in plain sight and others putting more of the horological art on display.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The footage showed Miles tied up to a punching bag while being interrogated by Uncle Aaron and Prowler Miles creeping above on the ceiling.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition to being concerned about targeting, is there a sense from other people in the country that some Shias had brought this on themselves by supporting Hezbollah, and that Hezbollah dragged this country into the war?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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The paraeducator said Vaughn-Marcella allegedly grabbed the boy’s feet and dragged him 10 to 12 feet out of the classroom, according to the affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Congress allocated money for it, but billions of dollars were delayed due to the shutdown.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bogey’s Image, ridden by Teddy Davies, appeared to win, only for a lengthy stewards’ inquiry to delay the result as spectators waited along the rails.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rico, his wife Michele and daughter Mia burst from their chairs and cheer as Domino flexes his arms, each sleeved in tattoos of dominoes, palm trees and a Cuban cafetera with biceps.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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My heart is constantly bursting open, while also breaking into a million pieces.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The legislation follows a Hearst investigation that found that 10 school systems in the state were employing armed security guards who falsified traffic citations, failed to report deadly pursuits or engaged in racial misconduct.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This climbing plant is long and slender, snaking up trellises and winding around pergolas.—
Claudia Guthrie,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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As rain poured on the northern provinces of Iran in late March, a somber crowd snaked through the mountain ranges of Asara carrying the coffin of Mohammad Reza Kia.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officers poked a hole in the bag and found the elder Ordonez's body.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
13 Apr. 2026
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France has one of the highest top income tax rates in the European Union and Briere’s treatment sparked a flurry of social media commentary in France, with some poking fun at the taxman’s pursuit of the government’s dues.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its slow pace raised concerns about how long the storm would linger in the region, and the amount of damage that could cause.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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His remarks came as uncertainty still lingers about how long the Iran war would last.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Crawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crawl. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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