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as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
during the fourth quarter the whole team seemed to lag
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as in delayed
to move or act slowly
the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack
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Recent Examples of lagged
Their Democratic counterparts have often lagged in comparison.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The sector has lagged the aggressive momentum seen in the likes of semiconductors recently, but that also means many financial stocks are not nearly as extended from a technical perspective.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta have dramatically increased their spending on AI infrastructure even as their stocks have lagged the S&P 500.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Results in China lagged the year-ago period, of course, but North America grew 75% and the rest of the world excluding China was up 60%.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The measure passed overwhelmingly by San Diego voters with more than 68% support, but in the years since the approval, the city has lagged in bringing the measure to life.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Coaches also zeroed in on times when conversation lagged, such as lunch, and brainstormed ways to keep everyone talking.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
All three of these states, which have long lagged in literacy scores, made notable gains in fourth grade reading scores from 2013 to 2024, as measured by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP.
—Brittany Adams, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
African governments have options to cushion the impact, but action has often lagged.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
The sector has lagged the aggressive momentum seen in the likes of semiconductors recently, but that also means many financial stocks are not nearly as extended from a technical perspective.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta have dramatically increased their spending on AI infrastructure even as their stocks have lagged the S&P 500.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Results in China lagged the year-ago period, of course, but North America grew 75% and the rest of the world excluding China was up 60%.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
The measure passed overwhelmingly by San Diego voters with more than 68% support, but in the years since the approval, the city has lagged in bringing the measure to life.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Coaches also zeroed in on times when conversation lagged, such as lunch, and brainstormed ways to keep everyone talking.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
All three of these states, which have long lagged in literacy scores, made notable gains in fourth grade reading scores from 2013 to 2024, as measured by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP.
—Brittany Adams, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2026
African governments have options to cushion the impact, but action has often lagged.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagged
Verb
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When the final notes faded, the audience erupted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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As the May 4 victory vibes in the Royals’ clubhouse faded toward facing the next day, Jac Caglianone stood in front of his locker in the dwindling room, processing the night and some last questions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 35% chance for good conditions at the launch site Tuesday, which increases to 65% on Wednesday and 85% if delayed to Thursday.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The singer’s lawyers had initially pushed for an immediate preliminary hearing — in which a judge determines if prosecutors have enough evidence to bring a case to trial — but have since backed off and delayed the process.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the institutional guardrails have been weakened.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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And while the night sweats and the respiratory stuff cleared up pretty quickly, the fatigue lingered for two and a half weeks.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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His oblique muscle strain lingered longer than initially anticipated.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The cushions haven’t sagged, the corners haven’t weathered despite enduring many bumps, and the navy hue hasn’t faded at all.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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Rather than carry over the momentum from Sunday, the Sabres gradually sagged due to spotty goaltending and an anemic power play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On March 14, visiting SDFC led FC Dallas 3-1 before Petar Musa dragged the home side back.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Carboniferous period dragged on for sixty million.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Canvas, the learning management system used by UC, Cal State, USC, Stanford and California community colleges, went offline Thursday during finals preparations after a massive cybersecurity breach at Instructure.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In the Hockomock league, Cheyenne Murray went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored and three driven in as King Philip took down Canton 15-3.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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When a Republican says something foolish, network anchors react like a gator just crawled into the studio wearing a MAGA hat.—
Larry Clifton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The next day, steady rains caused the F1 Academy race to be cancelled and the first 20 laps of the Miami Grand Prix to be crawled behind the safety car.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Lagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagged. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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