as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
he's known as a lingerer, always the last to arrive and the last to leave
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Recent Examples of lingerer
Nakamura designs for lingerers.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingerer
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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“Lingerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingerer. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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