as in snails
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
quit being such a slowpoke this morning, or you'll be late
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Recent Examples of slowpokes
Instead, the problem is that these slowpokes haven’t been nearly as efficient.
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John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Much of the drama is undermined by the odd choice to have the characters explain exactly what is happening (presumably for the slowpokes in the back).
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
John Hollinger, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Much of the drama is undermined by the odd choice to have the characters explain exactly what is happening (presumably for the slowpokes in the back).
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowpokes
snails
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The tide pools around Haystack and elsewhere along Cannon Beach are extraordinary, with colorful sea stars, anemones, crabs, snails, coral, sponges, and sea slugs.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to helping keep snails and slugs from snacking on your plants, Handley says, the eggshells will biodegrade naturally, and providing a small calcium boost to your garden soil.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Slowpokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowpokes. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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