DROP BEHIND Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

drop behind

phrase

Definition of drop behind

as in delay

to move or act slowly He dropped behind in the second half of the race.

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fall behind

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Then in the third quarter, on the Patriots’ first play from scrimmage after falling behind 21-3, Maye had a pass intercepted by Jacksonville’s Jarrian Jones.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The Tigers started drives by trying to get QB Austin Simmons going, but often fell behind the sticks with minimal gains or no gains on first and second down.

— PJ Green September 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

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