as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
after 10 hours, there weren't any spectators left to cheer on the laggers as they finished the marathon
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Recent Examples of lagger
If enough go to the Democratic laggers rather than the party frontrunners, both Republicans could still wind up one-two.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagger
snail
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Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Colorful flowers tower over guests, butterflies are as big as birds and snails and bumblebees crawl and buzz along the walls.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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“Lagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagger. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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