SLOW (DOWN OR UP) Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

slow (down or up)

verb

Definition of slow (down or up)

as in to decelerate

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That fueled fears that on a per-user basis, Netflix’s engagement is decelerating, indicating headwinds for subscription and ad revenue growth.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 July 2026
In June, wholesale inflation is expected to have decelerated slightly.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of decelerate

Verb

Harry and Archie strolled ahead of Lilibet, who wore a floral dress with metallic sandals while touting a tiny purse.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Could Leonardo da Vinci, alongside imagery of visitors strolling through art exhibitions, become the face of future euro banknotes?

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of stroll

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That fatigue was most notable on 57 minutes, as Aymeric Laporte stepped out of defence with the ball at his feet and filtered a simple through pass to Olmo, who let the ball run across his body then ambled into the space.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Four days after the council vote, Leslie Ridings and Horton of the residents association stood outside the fenced off lot as two men with the group Vincor Construction ambled about driving stakes into the ground.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of amble

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The 39-year-old continues to defy logic with his otherworldly performances, sauntering around in opposition territory before bursting into life and inflicting maximum damage.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of saunter

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The American staggered out of the gates at Royal Portrush last year to an opening 78, but played the final three rounds in a blazing 16-under-par.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Employers staggered work schedules, commuters mapped alternate routes and many residents avoided the city altogether.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of stagger

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Since 2021, he and his former financing company Creative Wealth Media, which declared bankruptcy in 2023, have been named in at least four lawsuit accusing him of shuffling investments around various entities to repay outstanding loans.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Giants manager Tony Vitello went another way, shuffling a few papers before heading up the tunnel to the home clubhouse.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of shuffle

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According to accounts by Wright’s apprentices, after procrastinating on drawing any plans for nine months, Wright designed the house in two hours in September 1935 while the Kaufmanns were driving to his office to review them.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Prioritizing tasks also is important since the social aspect of admin dates can become an excuse to procrastinate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026

Definition of procrastinate

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