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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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
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“Slowpokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowpokes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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