straggling

Definition of stragglingnext
present participle of straggle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for straggling
straying
Verb
  • Kraft Heinz has lost out to rivals, with Cahillane saying a recent spate of price hikes alienated consumers who were already straying from its brands in favor of healthier alternatives at a lower cost.
    Reuters Wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Cornyn was quick to respond, reposting remarks from Jonah Wendt, communication director for former Vice President Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom, implicitly accusing TPUSA of straying from its founder’s vision with the endorsement.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Straggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straggling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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