as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
he's known as a lingerer, always the last to arrive and the last to leave
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Recent Examples of lingerer
Nakamura designs for lingerers.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingerer
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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“Lingerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingerer. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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