1
as in fades
to lose bodily strength or vigor
during the fourth quarter the whole team seemed to lag
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2
as in delays
to move or act slowly
the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack
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Recent Examples of lags
Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And unlike Android rivals Samsung and Google, which have leaned into artificial intelligence on their smartphone software, Apple Intelligence is expected to take a back seat during Tuesday’s event, even as perceptions continue that the company lags in AI.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
In several major metropolitan areas, homeownership lags far behind the national rate.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Africa’s private sector needs to grow to increase investor interest in secondary markets, experts told Semafor, after new research showed the continent lags behind other regions.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Their fundraising and voter registration lags Republicans.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2025
On Mars, where communication with Earth lags by minutes, astronauts and robots won’t always have the luxury of waiting for instructions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Tech Adoption and Global Reach Power Momentum If funding lags, the industry’s technical and creative momentum is undeniable.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
And when infrastructure lags behind the market, decisions follow.
—Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And unlike Android rivals Samsung and Google, which have leaned into artificial intelligence on their smartphone software, Apple Intelligence is expected to take a back seat during Tuesday’s event, even as perceptions continue that the company lags in AI.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
In several major metropolitan areas, homeownership lags far behind the national rate.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Africa’s private sector needs to grow to increase investor interest in secondary markets, experts told Semafor, after new research showed the continent lags behind other regions.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Their fundraising and voter registration lags Republicans.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2025
On Mars, where communication with Earth lags by minutes, astronauts and robots won’t always have the luxury of waiting for instructions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Tech Adoption and Global Reach Power Momentum If funding lags, the industry’s technical and creative momentum is undeniable.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lags
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As the afterglow of the midyear continental tournaments fades back into seasonal play in global women’s soccer, there’s been a trend of superlative record-breaking, from the youngest professional goal scorers to the most lucrative transfer fees.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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If an online trend fades or followers are lost, the name tends to lose steam as well.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The wait can leave workers wondering what’s fair and what’s legal when an employer delays payment.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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John Malkovich shows up for a tangent that is meant to be expositional, but really only needlessly delays what’s coming.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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These elements collectively underpin a strong bullish outlook for gold, particularly as global markets navigate potential slowdowns.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Deteriorations in consumer perceptions of the labor market tend to presage slowdowns in consumption as individuals hold off on marginal purchases given less confidence in their ability to find work if needed.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any delay in release weakens hatchlings and affects their survival rates.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Beyond 100 people, culture often fragments, communication distorts and the founder’s vision weakens.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Finally, a dash of cranberry bitters snaps everything into focus, leaving a tart, ruby-toned finish that lingers just long enough to invite another sip.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Yet Harris lingers near the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in most polling because the party lacks viable alternatives with comparable name identification.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe his rehabilitation drags.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The North Carolina General Assembly returned Tuesday for the first time since last month, as a budget stalemate between the House and Senate drags on.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unlike the more elite schools, community colleges and state schools often do not have hundreds of thousands of dollars to lobby Congress, let alone finance litigation or support students impacted by federal funding cuts or pauses.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In May, Axios obtained audio from Biden's October 2023 interview with special counsel Robert Hur, which showed memory lapses and prolonged pauses.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Non-coffee drinkers can opt for the blueberry matcha latte, which goes beautifully with one of the oversized blueberry muffins.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Lags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lags. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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