slow (down or up)

verb

Definition of slow (down or up)next
as in to decelerate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow (down or up)
  1. decelerate
  2. stroll
  3. amble
  4. saunter
  5. stagger
  6. shuffle
  7. procrastinate
Verb
  • When electricity demand picks up, the rotor can be decelerated by connecting it to a generator that converts the kinetic motion into electric charge that can then be supplied to the grid on demand.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Reich added that if beef prices remain at their current levels off their late June highs through 2027, beef inflation will decelerate to flat or into negative territory by the second quarter of that year.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of decelerate
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  • This is cinéma du doomscrolling at its funniest and its doomiest, generating the sort of laughs usually experienced by those strolling toward the gallows.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Fresh off a meeting, Zach Harrison strolled through the Falcons’ locker room and felt his phone buzz.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of stroll
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  • Then amble over to the 360 Dome for a cocktail at the coffin bar.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • That same day, she was photographed ambling down a picturesque street in a striking purple short set, casually holding an Aperol spritz.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of amble
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  • Dixie D’Amelio sauntered in wearing a shimmering black Gucci dress.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • From Carol Burnett to Cher, Tina Turner, Lola Falana, Diana Ross and Elton John, one had to embody a particular level of confidence to saunter and shimmy across the stage and red carpet in one of his iconic, over-the-top beaded concoctions.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of saunter
Verb
  • The talent is still there, but Herbert has staggered to a dismal start.
    — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The new board terms will be staggered, with members serving either two- or four-year terms.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of stagger
Verb
  • Kering is starting to clean house, having already shuffled creative directors at Gucci, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Green tea was served by gang members shuffling around in slippers.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shuffle
Verb
  • Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days wrapped up on Wednesday, but there are a few holdout offers still available for procrastinating PCMag readers.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That, as well as other symptoms, can contribute to people with these disorders being more prone to procrastinate.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of procrastinate
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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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