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verb

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1
as in to pull
to cause to follow by applying steady force on the deliveryman dragged the barrels over against the wall

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2
as in to delay
to move or act slowly one of the climbers was beginning to drag

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as in to crawl
to move slowly the play dragged and seemed to take forever to get to its predictable conclusion

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drag

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noun

ˈdrag How to pronounce drag (audio)
1
as in bore
someone or something boring that lecture was such a drag that half of the audience fell asleep

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as in street
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel the main drag in town

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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult the drag of stagnating wages on bringing the economy out of the recession

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as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time took a deep drag of tequila before speaking his piece

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5
as in crab
a person who spoils the pleasure of others the teenager was mortified to be seen in public with such drags—her parents

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as in costume
clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation they attended the Renaissance fair in medieval drag

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Recent Examples of drag
Verb
While the guests enjoy their shrimp, the wind picks up significantly and starts to drag the anchor. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026 Main Street pain Meanwhile, Treasury yields are dragging on Main Street. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
The thefts, besides sometimes terrifying staff, are a drag on the train operators’ bottom lines. — Kiel Porter, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Choreographer Christian John-Devi Vincent, who also plays Ricky Davis in the franchise, ensured that the movement followed the growth of Alex Kirby, the drag star played by Rodney Chester. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drag
  1. pull
  2. delay
  3. crawl
  4. bore
  5. street
  6. obstacle
  7. sip
  8. crab
Verb
  • The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots, pulling your focus toward rest, privacy, space, or household needs.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With a steam engine, the boat pulled heavy cargo between Budapest and other towns along the Danube.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pull
Verb
  • An Iranian military official said that Qatar has been delaying a probe into the fate of three pilots, whom Iran says have been held there for months, according to state media.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The opening of the Wynn Al Marjan Island has been delayed to September 2027.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of delay
Verb
  • The six-legged hopper, which, at each landing site, will crawl to material undisturbed by its rocket plume, also carries a drill to look for water ice.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Trying to crawl her way towards a spot between her shoulder blades.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of crawl
Noun
  • The bore heading eastbound into Chinatown will close for about seven months, with one lane of traffic open in each direction in the other bore.
    — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Many of the green packages bore stickers featuring the soccer star, who plays as a striker for Manchester City and the Norwegian national team.
    — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of bore
Noun
  • Social media video captured an unconventional pursuit in Los Angeles over the weekend, when a runaway pig led a wild chase through the streets of West Hollywood before it was finally captured.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Office buildings and retail corridors emptied out, while San Francisco became emblematic of the challenges facing post-pandemic cities, such as an increase in street homelessness and a surge in petty crime.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of street
Noun
  • Travelers leaving Ceuta and Melilla, Spain’s other territory in North Africa, are subject to exit checks at ports and airports, an obstacle for migrants who enter the territories illegally and hope to reach the European continent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The design is meant to move around any obstacles, including the free weights collection near your pilates mat, meaning no more sweaty spots in your home gym.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • Guests can paddleboard into the sunset from the nearby dock or sip cocktails by the firepits scattered around the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bring your bike along for the pretty 3-mile trail between Northfield and Dundas and enjoy a sip at Keepsake Cidery.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of sip
Noun
  • More specifically, insects are invertebrates (animals without backbones) and are part of the arthropod phylum, which also includes spiders, crabs, and centipedes.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • He's garnered more than 3 million followers from his content promoting the crab industry.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
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