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as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the sluggish pace of the project is worrisome
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as in sleepy
slow to move or act
reptiles are naturally sluggish at low temperatures
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Recent Examples of sluggish
Counting counties Similar sluggish homebuying patterns were observed across Southern California’s six counties in July, as ranked by one-year sales changes.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
And while the Panthers have gotten off to another sluggish start, Horn has continued to ascend as a top-flight coverage man.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
San Diego is not alone in a sluggish real estate market, with experts pointing to higher mortgage rates combined with elevated prices as factors.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Signs of stagflation Key indicators point toward the emergence of stagflation—a toxic mix of sluggish growth and elevated prices.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
And while the Panthers have gotten off to another sluggish start, Horn has continued to ascend as a top-flight coverage man.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
San Diego is not alone in a sluggish real estate market, with experts pointing to higher mortgage rates combined with elevated prices as factors.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Signs of stagflation Key indicators point toward the emergence of stagflation—a toxic mix of sluggish growth and elevated prices.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluggish
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By presenting domestic routines with the same creativity and attention to detail as a fashion spread, Smith has shifted the cultural conversation, making intentional, slow living as aspirational as her ensembles themselves.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
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In each of our benchmarks, the Swift Go 16's Intel Core Ultra 9 285H—the fastest chipset in Intel’s Core Ultra 2 lineup—led this pack against the laptops with the slower Core Ultra 7.—
Mark Coppock,
PC Magazine,
21 Sep. 2025
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Then, on a sleepy Saturday afternoon, the same man turned up unannounced at our family home in Ireland.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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As your celestial ruler, Venus, takes a dip in your sleepy 12th house of resting, retreating and surrendering to the ebb and flow of your spirit, you’re encouraged to slow down.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Retirement generally signifies the end of full-time work and a transition to a more leisurely life.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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These anemic classics are best enjoyed on a leisurely drive or, more realistically, as a static sculpture on a concours lawn, recalling a more bucolic past.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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Boosting Serum is a lightweight, brightening formula designed to even tone and revive dull, tired skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The best clarifying shampoo can completely transform a lackluster shower routine, deep cleansing hair, exfoliating the scalp, and banishing excess oils and product buildup that leave strands flat, dull, or frizz-prone.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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Layer on infrastructure costs, amortization, new storage mandates, refinery retrofits for changing crude blends and the lagging effects of the LCFS credit.—
Michael Mische,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Metrics That Predict, Not Report The lagging nature of HR’s metrics compounds the problem.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, the infectious energy of the scare zone gets completely lost in the lethargic and drowsy maze.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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At first, Walters feared the chicken might not survive—describing her as lethargic and depressed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Sluggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluggish. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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