as in slugs
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
go and tell the snails in the back to hurry up
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as in crawls
to move slowly
the highway construction work created a bottleneck that had cars snailing for the next five miles
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Recent Examples of snails
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
In addition to applying the mixture at entry points, Rockwell recommends carrying a bucket or container with salt at the bottom, then physically removing slugs and snails in your home by hand or with a net and placing them into the bucket.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
In the surrounding abyss, scientists have found mollusks, snails, worms, sea cucumbers, isopods, starfish and more.
—Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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
Aside from their ornamental appeal, calendula is helpful for natural pest control, and these plants function as trap crops for slugs and snails.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
But in 2001 researchers found the snails living happily among a myriad of other creatures that thrive in these unforgiving environments.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Noun
Attracting certain unwanted pests like snails, slugs, or raccoons.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
In addition to applying the mixture at entry points, Rockwell recommends carrying a bucket or container with salt at the bottom, then physically removing slugs and snails in your home by hand or with a net and placing them into the bucket.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
In the surrounding abyss, scientists have found mollusks, snails, worms, sea cucumbers, isopods, starfish and more.
—Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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
Aside from their ornamental appeal, calendula is helpful for natural pest control, and these plants function as trap crops for slugs and snails.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
But in 2001 researchers found the snails living happily among a myriad of other creatures that thrive in these unforgiving environments.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snails
Noun
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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For example, mint helps repel slugs; thyme improves the flavor of lettuce and repels aphids.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Verb
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At sunset, the city starts glowing around you while traffic crawls silently below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Critics on the Croisette are starting to resemble that classic comic-strip panel in which an explorer crawls desperately across the sand toward an oasis that’s only a mirage.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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However, there often are a few stragglers that will need the energy your feeders provide to continue their journey.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Your job is to sit back, watch, and prune away any stragglers that don't suit your vision.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Congress is struggling to meet a fast-approaching deadline to extend a key government spying law, potentially jeopardizing national security as the Iran war drags on.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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While Washington drags its feet, kids across the nation are being exposed to vile, pornographic images and ads with no meaningful safeguards to prevent it.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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For details on the DLR's work on rovers, crawlers & drones on Mars — the Valles Marineris Explorer project, visit the project's website.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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Complex, meandering text forces crawlers to infer meaning.—
Vin Sonpal,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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This is where over-reliance creeps in.—
Gregory Lipich,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Hesitation creeps in, options narrow and teams begin playing within themselves.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In it, Grace can be seen playing a racing game while the Mallrats creator pokes fun at her driving skills.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Snails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snails. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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