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as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
because of the holiday, traffic to the beach was particularly slow slow readers
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2
as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
we love our bulldog though he's a little slower than our German shepherd
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3
as in sleepy
lacking in gaiety, movement, or animation
a slow day on Wall Street
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
the first half of the movie is slow, but then it gets exciting
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as in to brake
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
if you don't slow your delivery down a bit, your speech will be over too soon
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as in slowly
at a pace that is less than usual, desirable, or expected
you need to go slow with this experiment, or you'll make mistakes
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Recent Examples of slow
Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Far too little has been written about Mac Allister’s hernia issue in the summer, and subsequent slow return to match sharpness.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Within the wholesale channel, revenue declines slowed.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s introduction to life in the Midlands has been slow-going, broadly due to circumstances beyond his control.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Zillow’s September 2025 housing market report reveals an unexpected surge of activity during what is typically real estate’s slow season.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Far too little has been written about Mac Allister’s hernia issue in the summer, and subsequent slow return to match sharpness.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Within the wholesale channel, revenue declines slowed.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Unfortunately, spring weed seeds also tend to germinate quickly in these conditions, outpacing the slow-germinating grass seedlings.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s introduction to life in the Midlands has been slow-going, broadly due to circumstances beyond his control.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow
Adjective
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Saturdays in West End are no longer leisurely when the Commodores are playing.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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While the temporary set no longer stands, fans can still visit the farm to enjoy a leisurely hike or take in the lush green landscape.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And that’s a stupid, dumb, mindless question.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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On TikTok, as The Washington Post has reported, some creators are making $5,000 a month using AI tools to write scripts and animate extremely dumb viral videos where old men talk about soiling themselves.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Better check behind every bush and tree, because this movie will convince you every sleepy suburb is a slaughterhouse in the making.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Without getting into spoilers, her one-and-done appearance in Episode 5 presents the perfect opportunity for the more-than-capable Meester to match wits with Bell’s judgmental Joanna, only to strand the actor with boring, obvious jokes and saddle her with a feeble resolution.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
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Now, adidas is also proving that hiking boots don’t have to look boring, since the brand’s perfect-for-fall versions are attractive as can be, what with their mingling of brown with other earth tones.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Nampa woman, Alyssa VanPaepeghem, braked, but the cars still crashed.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Oct. 2025
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Buses are larger, less capable of swerving, and take longer to brake, but bus drivers are also far more likely to drive cautiously and avoid speeding, said Toronto.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The new calf will remain with his mother for bonding time before being slowly introduced to other herd members.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Browns drafted Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft, and he's slowly climbed up the depth chart to become the backup to rookie Dillon Gabriel.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And that’s a stupid, dumb, mindless question.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dessert Week is the stupidest week, at least conceptually.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mental health advocates said Lauren Spors' encounters with law enforcement in the days and hours before her mother was found dead show multiple points of possible intervention.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Carrig and her newborn baby were pronounced dead at the scene, and Haile was taken to a local hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, the DA said.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Slow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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