Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clock-watchers
Noun
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Each, in their way, is ambitious — no room for slackers here!—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026 -
Presumably, future episodes will continue to offer various one-off installments set in the show’s original status quo, when Mordecai and Rigby were just young slackers trying to avoid work.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
Noun
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However, there often are a few stragglers that will need the energy your feeders provide to continue their journey.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Your job is to sit back, watch, and prune away any stragglers that don't suit your vision.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, the problem is that these slowpokes haven’t been nearly as efficient.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Much of the drama is undermined by the odd choice to have the characters explain exactly what is happening (presumably for the slowpokes in the back).—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some of the laggards in the portfolio on Friday include Arm Holdings , Intel , and Corning .—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The divergence is not random, and understanding what separates the early winners from the laggards is increasingly important for stock selection.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Attracting certain unwanted pests like snails, slugs, or raccoons.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
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Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Noun
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For details on the DLR's work on rovers, crawlers & drones on Mars — the Valles Marineris Explorer project, visit the project's website.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Complex, meandering text forces crawlers to infer meaning.—
Vin Sonpal,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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