as in snails
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 laggers
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 laggers
Noun
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Both the Desert Museum and the Phoenix Zoo have committed to taking in turtles, pupfish, and snails as needed.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Firefly larvae feed on slugs and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Utilities and consumer staples were the laggards.—
Sarah Min,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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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
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“Laggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laggers. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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