1
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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3
as in crawls
to move slowly
the play dragged and seemed to take forever to get to its predictable conclusion
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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
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The longer the shutdown drags on, the more likely disruptions become.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The agency cautioned last month that food aid would be suspended as the shutdown drags on.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The union representing controllers believes the longer the shutdown drags on, the more risks are introduced into the system.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Officials from the government and air traffic controllers’ union say that flying remains safe, but warn that the longer the shutdown drags on, the more stress these safety-critical employees will be under.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
As the government shutdown drags on, so do woes at airports — this time at Orlando International Airport in Florida.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
But as the stalemate drags on, experts say that the local offices that administer the program might be unable to help households pay their bills on time as temperatures drop in the coming weeks.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Germany and Italy were drags on the growth rate, however, as both countries' economies stalled.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
There are no serious drags anymore.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Another hot, humid half hour of window-shopping drags by.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Poor governance, misguided acquisitions, or self-serving buybacks are structural drags.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
His speech comes as Miami-Dade has become a political pawn as the shutdown drags on.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The longer the shutdown drags on, the more likely disruptions become.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The agency cautioned last month that food aid would be suspended as the shutdown drags on.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The union representing controllers believes the longer the shutdown drags on, the more risks are introduced into the system.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Officials from the government and air traffic controllers’ union say that flying remains safe, but warn that the longer the shutdown drags on, the more stress these safety-critical employees will be under.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
As the government shutdown drags on, so do woes at airports — this time at Orlando International Airport in Florida.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
But as the stalemate drags on, experts say that the local offices that administer the program might be unable to help households pay their bills on time as temperatures drop in the coming weeks.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Clear tail drags are extremely rare in the fossil record and often disputed, because of how open to interpretation partial marks are – unlike here.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
Germany and Italy were drags on the growth rate, however, as both countries' economies stalled.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
There are no serious drags anymore.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Another hot, humid half hour of window-shopping drags by.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
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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Tankaneo Long Trench Coat A long trench instantly pulls any outfit together, and this one does it with a fresh, fashion-forward edge.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The cheese pulls everything together, giving it an extra salty and savory depth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Light snow lingers into the evening.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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But beverages that contain THC don’t hit like alcohol, instead causing a sensation that’s more like a slow exhale that lingers just long enough to make the room feel softer, the music warmer and your friends a little funnier.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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What to do if the -- if the original guy crawls out of his grave and wants his job back.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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When a storm crawls, rainfall piles up over the same towns for days.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her books were their progeny, Stein acknowledged, and without Alice’s mothering—and typing, proofreading, cooking, sewing, shopping, bookkeeping, and warding off bores—they might not have been born.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who thinks English Heritage sites are run by bores is in for a surprise.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This tragedy is the result of the administration sending federal agents onto our streets against the wishes of local law enforcement, including our respected Police Chief Brian O'Hara.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Institutions were obstacles to be blamed or bypassed.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ladders can help fish circumvent these obstacles, but learning to navigate them can take the animals days.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Brunch, cocktails, pasta and sushi are all on the way, along with African cuisine, Middle Eastern sips, seafood and steaks.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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While Sherry is often associated with grandmas who have a penchant for cloyingly sweet sips, the reality is, most of the best Sherry is dry—including Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Palo Cortado.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2025
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Just a lot of crabs in the barrel.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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And here, at last, near some crabs locked in a coital embrace, was a fledgling oyster.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Drags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drags. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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