PLODDERS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

plodders

noun

plural of plodder

as in snails

someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others the guide halted the tour group so that the plodders who had fallen behind could catch up

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Recent Examples of plodders Housing market suffers historic reversion to the mean Formerly sizzling metro areas have gone cold, and the unsexy plodders are back in vogue. —

Diane Brady, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026

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snails

Noun

Colorful flowers tower over guests, butterflies are as big as birds and snails and bumblebees crawl and buzz along the walls.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Spray a mix of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water around planting beds in the evening, when slugs and snails become more active.

— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026