as in to decelerate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down or up)
Verb
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The underlying reality Friday’s report suggests that job growth has been decelerating in recent months.—
Joseph Lawler,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025 -
Global Blue's March 2025 data, released on April 9th, showed European tax-free sales growth decelerating further to +7% year-on-year.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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Usher, 46, and his wife strolled around together in casual attire, while Gates, 69, and his serious girlfriend coordinated in black outfits.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Into this world strolls Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a rough-around-the-edges veteran driver who (literally) crashed out of Formula One several decades ago.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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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
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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
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Fatu removed a werewolf mask and sauntered down to the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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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
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Elena Guseva’s soprano staggers in its power and control, retaining its hue even at lofty peaks.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Mayors are elected by council members who have staggered four-year terms and are elected by citizens.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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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