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as in slow
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
the sluggish pace of the project is worrisome
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as in sleepy
slow to move or act
reptiles are naturally sluggish at low temperatures
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Recent Examples of sluggish
Cold-blooded creatures like snakes tend to become sluggish when temperatures drop.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Courtesy: McDonald's McDonald's snack wraps will return to U.S. restaurants next month as the fast-food giant looks to boost sales after a sluggish start to the year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 June 2025
But today, universities face a perfect storm: the Trump administration’s threats to freeze $9 billion in federal funding, hiring freezes, and a sluggish private equity market have created a liquidity crisis.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The wrap will return to McDonald’s menus on July 10 as the company struggles to turnaround a sluggish start to the year.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
Courtesy: McDonald's McDonald's snack wraps will return to U.S. restaurants next month as the fast-food giant looks to boost sales after a sluggish start to the year.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 June 2025
But today, universities face a perfect storm: the Trump administration’s threats to freeze $9 billion in federal funding, hiring freezes, and a sluggish private equity market have created a liquidity crisis.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The wrap will return to McDonald’s menus on July 10 as the company struggles to turnaround a sluggish start to the year.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluggish
Adjective
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Strain into a highball glass, while simultaneously adding the club soda together in one slow stream to achieve the fluffy, towering fizz.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And while the Canadian industry made early gains to close a gender gap in the film and TV industry, making strides in advancing and promoting talent from underrepresented Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities has been slower and more incremental.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Gilroy, which is usually a sleepy town, comes alive during the festival, as locals are joined by travelers from across California and the country.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Quintessential sleepy Old Florida, towns here are oak-shaded and feature locally mom-and-pop diners and restaurants.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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While some are opting for quiet beach vacations or leisurely wine tastings.—
Claire Volkman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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The collection revisits the leisurely elegance of dandy dressing, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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There are a few family members who only wear olive, mustard, khaki, black and other dull colors; clunky, unattractive shoes; and few accessories.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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Age Defense Retinol Complex 0.5 is no exception, which shines with its abilities to reduce the look of fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and overall dull skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
12 June 2025
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The Nuggets, who looked so energized as a unit in Tuesday night’s Game 5 win, looked lethargic and exhausted in large stretches of Game 6.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The Jayhawks were again lethargic vs. the Wildcats.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Sluggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluggish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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