as in snails
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
tried to spur on the laggards at the back of the line during the hike
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Recent Examples of laggards
Some of the laggards in the portfolio on Friday include Arm Holdings , Intel , and Corning .
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Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The divergence is not random, and understanding what separates the early winners from the laggards is increasingly important for stock selection.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
When companies must report carbon emissions using the same methodology, for example, or disclose labor conditions using identical categories, investors can compare performance, identify laggards and allocate capital accordingly.
—Suvrat Dhanorkar, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The laggards in the polls also took on Steyer, painting him as hypocritical for claiming an environmentalist’s mantle, after acquiring some of his vast wealth with fossil fuel investments.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Cyclical shares such as autos, banks and industrials were also among the biggest laggards.
—Levin Stamm, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Sunday saw many laggards penalized for failure to obey the national summons.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
McKinsey researchers also found that the gap in digital transformation maturity between market leaders and laggards has increased by 60% over the past three years.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The divergence is not random, and understanding what separates the early winners from the laggards is increasingly important for stock selection.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
When companies must report carbon emissions using the same methodology, for example, or disclose labor conditions using identical categories, investors can compare performance, identify laggards and allocate capital accordingly.
—Suvrat Dhanorkar, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
The laggards in the polls also took on Steyer, painting him as hypocritical for claiming an environmentalist’s mantle, after acquiring some of his vast wealth with fossil fuel investments.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Cyclical shares such as autos, banks and industrials were also among the biggest laggards.
—Levin Stamm, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Sunday saw many laggards penalized for failure to obey the national summons.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
McKinsey researchers also found that the gap in digital transformation maturity between market leaders and laggards has increased by 60% over the past three years.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laggards
Noun
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Attracting certain unwanted pests like snails, slugs, or raccoons.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
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Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Noun
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However, there often are a few stragglers that will need the energy your feeders provide to continue their journey.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Your job is to sit back, watch, and prune away any stragglers that don't suit your vision.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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“Laggards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laggards. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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