1
as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the sluggish pace of the project is worrisome
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2
as in sleepy
slow to move or act
reptiles are naturally sluggish at low temperatures
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Recent Examples of sluggish
Buchanan’s appointment marks the third CEO for Kohl’s in three years as the department store struggles to reverse sluggish sales.
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Time, 2 May 2025
Trump has positioned the deal as an economic security guarantee for Ukraine in the midst of sluggish ceasefire negotiations, which Kyiv and its European backers say hinge on U.S.-provided security guarantees.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
As for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) sluggish demand continued.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 1 May 2025
After a sluggish start to 2025, the box office is slowly regaining steam.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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Time, 2 May 2025
Trump has positioned the deal as an economic security guarantee for Ukraine in the midst of sluggish ceasefire negotiations, which Kyiv and its European backers say hinge on U.S.-provided security guarantees.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
As for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) sluggish demand continued.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 1 May 2025
After a sluggish start to 2025, the box office is slowly regaining steam.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluggish
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France One of my upcoming podcast guests, Mary Alice Duff, decided to swap the hustle of life in Philadelphia for the slower pace of southern France.—
Cepee Tabibian,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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Combs Grows Frustrated Combs was animated during Ventura’s cross-examination, appearing somewhat frustrated with the tedious, slow pace that his attorney was taking when quizzing Ventura.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2025
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Carbon monoxide can also cause the victim to become sleepy, lose consciousness, or lose muscle function as the dangerous gas stops oxygen flow to the brain, heart, and other important cells and organs.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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This sleepy port town, penned in by snowy mountains on one side and endless freezing sea on the other, could have been where Spurs’ European dream died.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Properties aren’t rented solely for leisurely vacations, but also for private events and filming movies, commercials, TV series, music videos, and more.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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But those with a penchant for leisurely loo visits should take note: The Thrones come with a time limit.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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The bristles of the brush manually sweep away dull, rough, flaky skin cells.—
Angela Palmer,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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There’s an effort from the developer, Far Out Games, to tell a captivating noirish story here but the cutscenes and dialogue are painfully dull.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Pets may appear lethargic, exhibit loss of appetite, vomit or have diarrhea.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea’s income from Stamford Bridge has been particularly lethargic.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sluggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluggish. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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