straggled

past tense of straggle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straggled
strayed
Verb
  • Greene, who raised eyebrows in recent years by backing unfounded conspiracy theories, has strayed from the GOP on issues such as healthcare, the record-setting government shutdown, and the Jeffrey Epstein files.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Fortunately for City, Eli Junior Kroupi strayed two yards offside while awaiting a simple tap-in.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Straggled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straggled. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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