slow (down or up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down or up)
Verb
  • Resilience used a series of thruster burns to descend, decelerate and steer its way toward a landing in Mare Frigoris, a vast basaltic plain that lies about 56 degrees north of the lunar equator.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 June 2025
  • Riders can accelerate and decelerate to regulate speed and the cars feature front and rear bumpers for inevitable low-speed run-ins.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • The surrounding streets are a pleasure to stroll, particularly the wide Corso Italia, where families gather around benches under the trees and couples peruse the boutiques’ window displays.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Barkov strolled onto the rebound with the nearest Oiler completely unescorted.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • The 1,000-pound animals peep their heads from the white stalls, while others amble in circles inside the barn's wooden fence.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2025
  • There’s humor here, too, as when Ruhl learns from her glacially ambling dog and toddler the value of slowing down.
    Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Fatu removed a werewolf mask and sauntered down to the ring.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Edwards drained a long 2-pointer on the next possession to wrap it up, sauntering to the edge of the court during a timeout to encourage the crowd to get even louder.
    Khobi Price, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Elena Guseva’s soprano staggers in its power and control, retaining its hue even at lofty peaks.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
  • Mayors are elected by council members who have staggered four-year terms and are elected by citizens.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Nicolo Barella would often drop between Stefan de Vrij and right centre-back Matteo Darmian or pull wide outside of Urawa’s defensive block to kickstart Inter’s possession, meaning the Japanese side were comfortable shuffling from side to side with the game in front of them.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 21 June 2025
  • The latest major example of this reliable horror subgenre shuffling (or in this case running) into theaters is 28 Years Later.
    James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Denying or waiting for quantum’s approach also means a smaller and smaller market share for those who procrastinate.
    Jordan Rackie, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Researchers found that people who procrastinate about exercising or other healthy activities tend to fall short of their plans.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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