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float(verb, wait)
3
coast(verb, wait)
3
mark time(verb, wait)
2
swim
1
abide
1
bathe
1
be still
1
dive
1
freeze
1
go in swimming(expression, idiom)
1
go in wading(expression, idiom)
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keep quiet
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kick one's heels(expression, idiom)
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not breathe
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not stir
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remain
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remain motionless
1
repose
1
rest
1
skinny-dip
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