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Recent Examples of sluggishness
Following his Game 1 sluggishness, Wembanyama played with more aggression and decisiveness.
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Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But sluggishness in Tableau and the commerce vertical are blemishes.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 May 2026
When Poor Circulation Needs a Doctor Lifestyle changes can do a lot for everyday circulatory sluggishness.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Djokovic, 38, was barely moving between points during the second set, and Prižmić exploited his sluggishness with consistently punishing drop shots.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 May 2026
There was noticeable and annoying lag and sluggishness in the Windows desktop and Windows Explorer, not even counting Chrome or Office, with apps taking some 10 seconds to even open.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These rapid blood sugar spikes and dips can drain you of your energy, leading to sluggishness, irritability, and increased hunger.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
The sluggishness of recent months is beginning to lift, and April arrives with a welcome surge of momentum and physical energy.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The problem of persistent economic sluggishness, the inability to reenergize the powerful engines of rapid growth, has preoccupied both policymakers and business leaders.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
But sluggishness in Tableau and the commerce vertical are blemishes.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 May 2026
When Poor Circulation Needs a Doctor Lifestyle changes can do a lot for everyday circulatory sluggishness.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Djokovic, 38, was barely moving between points during the second set, and Prižmić exploited his sluggishness with consistently punishing drop shots.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 May 2026
There was noticeable and annoying lag and sluggishness in the Windows desktop and Windows Explorer, not even counting Chrome or Office, with apps taking some 10 seconds to even open.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These rapid blood sugar spikes and dips can drain you of your energy, leading to sluggishness, irritability, and increased hunger.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
The sluggishness of recent months is beginning to lift, and April arrives with a welcome surge of momentum and physical energy.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The problem of persistent economic sluggishness, the inability to reenergize the powerful engines of rapid growth, has preoccupied both policymakers and business leaders.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluggishness
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In this case, though, Brenden Aaronson’s family was willing to forgive the tardiness.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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And just like California, this tardiness remains historically modest.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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The symptoms of a magnesium deficiency include fatigue, lethargy, nausea, loss of appetite, and muscle weakness.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
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Bluebell poisoning impacts a dog’s heart and causes symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, drooling, trembling, lowered heart rate, vomiting and lethargy.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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This extreme lateness is really unnecessary and New York State should join 46 of its siblings and use the standard July 1 date (Texas, Alabama, Michigan have autumn dates).—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The Daily Mail previously reported that Mirren was upset by Hardy's lateness in December.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Persistent low energy, irritability, brain fog and apathy toward daily life are the clearest signals that a structured wellness experience could help.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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But don’t mistake that aversion for the media for apathy.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Any longer than that, the robot may not be able to make the necessary avoidance adjustments due to inertia.—
Lee-Lean Shu,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Not through sabotage, but through inertia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Europe’s lassitude is heightened by internal divisions.—
HENRY FARRELL,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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As something of a companion piece to More, Jacques Deray’s summer thriller La Piscine is a far more dramatic and insidious tale of tropical desire, lassitude, and violence.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Sluggishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluggishness. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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