1
as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
during the fourth quarter the whole team seemed to lag
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as in delayed
to move or act slowly
the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack
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Recent Examples of lagged
If his subject has shifted, his methods have lagged.
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Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But amid concerns that Starship's development has lagged, NASA now also appears to be considering Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander, an uncrewed version of which is due to head to the lunar surface later in 2026 on a pathfinding mission.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In recent elections, Broward turnout has lagged.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Windows laptops have traditionally lagged behind Apple's MacBooks in the battery life department, making the latter much easier to recommend for most people who need something for work and school.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Institutional investors, such as German pension funds, saw the company as ethically tainted, and its stock price lagged far behind that of defense firms from other parts of Europe.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite a determined fund-raising group and an unrelenting vice mayor, the project has lagged.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Brian Jones, director of research and development, who’s entering his 25th season with the organization, said the Rockies have taken a big step forward in the ever-evolving world of baseball analytics, an area where the team has lagged behind for years.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
López-Owens said the clerk should have a larger public presence to boost voter turnout, after Marion County's voting rates lagged in the 2024 general election.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But amid concerns that Starship's development has lagged, NASA now also appears to be considering Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander, an uncrewed version of which is due to head to the lunar surface later in 2026 on a pathfinding mission.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
In recent elections, Broward turnout has lagged.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Windows laptops have traditionally lagged behind Apple's MacBooks in the battery life department, making the latter much easier to recommend for most people who need something for work and school.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Institutional investors, such as German pension funds, saw the company as ethically tainted, and its stock price lagged far behind that of defense firms from other parts of Europe.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite a determined fund-raising group and an unrelenting vice mayor, the project has lagged.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Brian Jones, director of research and development, who’s entering his 25th season with the organization, said the Rockies have taken a big step forward in the ever-evolving world of baseball analytics, an area where the team has lagged behind for years.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
López-Owens said the clerk should have a larger public presence to boost voter turnout, after Marion County's voting rates lagged in the 2024 general election.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagged
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The idea of a quick military solution has faded, but no serious political alternative has taken its place.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the beetles faded from her days without her noticing.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Check subscriptions, compare a few price quotes, and choose quality over clutter, especially if your budget talks keep getting delayed or mixed between emails and texts.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But, Scanlon noted, the budget was weakened by federal policy changes.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shipping and insurance costs, inflation and uncertainty are on the rise, and with currencies in developing countries now weakened, imports such as fuel and food are even more expensive for residents.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The process of getting back to ace form lingered through the first half of the Miami Marlins’ 2025 season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Strong high atmospheric pressure, which typically doesn’t form with as much strength until late spring or early summer, lingered for a large part of the month, bringing lots of sunshine, consistently above-average temperatures and very little rainfall.—
Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Heaps of leathery brown prickly pear pads sagged into the dirt and ash.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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More than a half dozen homes were deemed unsafe as nearby roads and sidewalks sagged.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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His daughter, Erin Gerber, dragged her three-year-old son onto the front lawn when the vehicle approached the driveway.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Extortion attempts from that campaign dragged on for months.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Royals' left-hander went six innings and allowed four hits and a walk while striking out eight.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs went from playing in 100-plus degree weather for over a week in Arizona to wind chills in the upper 20s on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in their 6-2 win over the Angels.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Woods was alone in the car and crawled out of the passenger door after the crash.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The man who crawled out of that chest would shape how nations justify power for centuries to come.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Lagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagged. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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