as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
after 10 hours, there weren't any spectators left to cheer on the laggers as they finished the marathon
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Recent Examples of lagger
If enough go to the Democratic laggers rather than the party frontrunners, both Republicans could still wind up one-two.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagger
snail
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Toads help control snails, slugs, caterpillars, and other invertebrates—pests that have the potential to harm your garden plants, says Amarello.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Similarly, slugs and snails are less likely to travel across jagged surfaces, which can make pine cones a helpful barrier around vulnerable plants like lettuce or hostas.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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“Lagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagger. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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