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as in pulls
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 lingers
to move or act slowly
one of the climbers was beginning to drag
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as in crawls
to move slowly
the play dragged and seemed to take forever to get to its predictable conclusion
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as in bores
someone or something boring
that lecture was such a drag that half of the audience fell asleep
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2
as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
the main drag in town
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as in obstacles
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 crabs
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 drags
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
But as the contest drags on, his resolve starts to crumble.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
But the extended Peter Pan metaphor drags the whole thing down.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
While driving away from the heist, Ray spots a location that drags him into a black-and-white flashback.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
While markets focused on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, minutes from the central bank’s last meeting revealed concern among some policymakers about the housing market, which has been raising alarms on Wall Street as a slowdown drags on.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Disneyland does have a specific dress code of additional clothing items to avoid, like anything with obscene language or graphics, or clothing that drags on the ground which could be a trip hazard.
—Jacqueline Weiss, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2025
In Michelangelo’s Last Judgment a devil drags one of the damned to hell by his testicles (which sounds like heaven to me).
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The trailer shows the brothers running from several life-and-death scenarios, as Vince (Bateman) drags his brother into his mess.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
The North Carolina General Assembly returned Tuesday for the first time since last month, as a budget stalemate between the House and Senate drags on.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
But as the contest drags on, his resolve starts to crumble.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
But the extended Peter Pan metaphor drags the whole thing down.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
While driving away from the heist, Ray spots a location that drags him into a black-and-white flashback.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
While markets focused on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, minutes from the central bank’s last meeting revealed concern among some policymakers about the housing market, which has been raising alarms on Wall Street as a slowdown drags on.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Disneyland does have a specific dress code of additional clothing items to avoid, like anything with obscene language or graphics, or clothing that drags on the ground which could be a trip hazard.
—Jacqueline Weiss, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2025
In Michelangelo’s Last Judgment a devil drags one of the damned to hell by his testicles (which sounds like heaven to me).
—Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The trailer shows the brothers running from several life-and-death scenarios, as Vince (Bateman) drags his brother into his mess.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Poor governance, misguided acquisitions, or self-serving buybacks are structural drags.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drags
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Early’s script pulls from TV movies like Kate’s Secret and Perfect Body, while also referencing classic cinema like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Blur left audiences stunned and speechless, a hybrid of theater and XR that lingers as memory more than story.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The tension lingers throughout the meal, leaving the family divided.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the footage, the dog hilariously crawls under the blanket, which had slipped down the side of his crate, and ends up pulling it completely off.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Dead Bug Ab-cross crawls support overall ab strength.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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The future of the downtown block, bound by Second and Third streets and Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Post Office Alley, has long been slated for redevelopment.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tens of thousands of people crowded the streets of the capital Hanoi, most of whom were wearing red shirts and holding Vietnamese flags, in a strong show of nationalism in the Communist-run country.—
Phuong Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, Arizona’s native flora and fauna have their own obstacles to survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some cities install physical barriers like planters, bike racks, or other obstacles, to ensure compliance.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Time sips slower here, or at least that’s what the dainty vintage glass cocktails in the main bar would suggest.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The satirical animation, which often pokes fun at pop culture and political events, was previously scheduled to move its library of episodes to Paramount+ under a new multiyear licensing arrangement.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
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The result is a richly observational patchwork that pokes fun at several stereotypes, from the man-bun-wearing tech mogul to tourist-scamming wizards.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Drags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drags. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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