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ebb - For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.

Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.

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creep - Slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace

The traffic jam was so bad that cars would move at a slow creep, if they moved at all.

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wander - To move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

On Sunday Bill didn't have anything planned, so he just wandered through the forest, looking at the beautiful trees, taking time to appreciate nature.

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stray - To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place

Vincent's cat had strayed far from home and ended up in the middle of the road.

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lag - A delay or slowdown in progress, movement, or response.

There was a noticeable lag between the time the signal was sent and when it was received.

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prod - To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something

Betty was a bit shy, but when her teacher and classmates prodded her, she showed off her beautiful voice in front of the whole school.

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scan - To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.

He scanned the crowd for any familiar faces, hoping to see one of his friends at the concert.

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trudge - To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions

Despite hours on the mountain, the skiers trudged up the hill until they reached the top.

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dispel - To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.

The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.

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hover - To remain in one place in the air

The helicopter hovered above the road as the pilot prepared to set it down.

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meander - (of a river or road) To follow a winding course.

The river meandered across the plains like a winding snake.

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nudge - Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attention to something

Simon nudged Randy because he wanted him to look up from his drink.