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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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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 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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Recent Examples of drag
Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
But this year, Democrats are dragging their feet, frustrated by Republicans advancing Trump's agenda items like a sweeping tax bill and $9 billion in spending cuts.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
EW.com, 29 July 2025
Americans’ uneven history with civil rights has long been a drag on their government’s power to cajole allies and rivals alike to a shared goal.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 July 2025
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Verb
Also, look for pants that are slightly cropped or fall at ankle height, so your hem doesn’t drag in puddles and pick up moisture.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
But this year, Democrats are dragging their feet, frustrated by Republicans advancing Trump's agenda items like a sweeping tax bill and $9 billion in spending cuts.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Germany, at the time [in 2019,] wasn't fully ready for this drag show, so unfortunately after one season that kind of stopped.
—EW.com, 29 July 2025
Americans’ uneven history with civil rights has long been a drag on their government’s power to cajole allies and rivals alike to a shared goal.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drag
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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To understand why, consider what businesses stand to lose by delaying automation.—
Laurent Charpentier,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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No rain should delay either the sprint race or qualifying, but race day is a different story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Ever since Google emerged as the home page of the Web in the early 2000s, media outlets operated under the assumption that Google would reliably crawl their sites and send audience their way.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 July 2025
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Silver floral detailing crawled along the right hip of the gown and the left side of Lohan’s midsection.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
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Her T-shirt bore Ozzy Osbourne’s name, a tribute to the Black Sabbath singer, whose death was announced earlier Tuesday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
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Children with wells within three miles (five kilometers), of their home bore the greatest risk.—
Lisa McKenzie,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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Outreach workers have already started visiting people in an undisclosed street camp to direct them to housing, a process expected to take four to six weeks for each site, Haring-Cozzi said.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Tristen Paige Smith, of Cincinnati, was killed in a July 21 shooting on Autumn Drive, a residential street in the city of over 9,000 residents, officials confirmed.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
Noun
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This pattern of persecution, especially when combined with ongoing habitat loss, has likely contributed to low recruitment and remains a major obstacle to population recovery.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Extreme heat can also be an obstacle to exercising, spending time in nature, and socializing, all of which can make people feel good and also double as important coping mechanisms for emotional distress.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
26 July 2025
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Building on the brand's signature vanilla shake, the Dr Pepper Blackberry Shake uses Dr Pepper's Blackberry soda for a bold, juicy mashup that's the perfect sip on these hot summer days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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In addition to the Golden Hour Refresher, Dunkin’ also rolled out the Blueberry Breeze Refresher: a crisp, blueberry-forward sip inspired by breezy coastal vibes.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Check out their outdoor dining and enjoy all your favorite oceanside foods like crab cakes, jambalaya, and a seafood platter.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Crab cakes with corn and tomato salad (Maryland) Jumbo lump crab cakes, lightly bound and pan-seared, are a Maryland delicacy.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Drag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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