as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
after 10 hours, there weren't any spectators left to cheer on the laggers as they finished the marathon
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Recent Examples of lagger
If enough go to the Democratic laggers rather than the party frontrunners, both Republicans could still wind up one-two.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagger
snail
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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However, borax will not work on pests that aren't interested in eating it, such as termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, flying insects above ground level, or any number of other outdoor pests, such as slugs and snails.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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“Lagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagger. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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