as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
I hate being stuck behind laggard drivers on the freeway
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as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
tried to spur on the laggards at the back of the line during the hike
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Recent Examples of laggard
Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
Their laggard approach toward data can be attributed to a host of factors.
—Deepak Mittal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
Michael Foster, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The worst of the stock market’s laggards this year could rebound to start 2025, according to Wolfe Research.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The sector is currently booming, and massive funding announcements are a common occurrence, a testament to the fact that the laggard construction industry has finally woken up to the need to innovate.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
Their laggard approach toward data can be attributed to a host of factors.
—Deepak Mittal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
Noun
That’s because, over time, these laggards will likely revert to their long-term average performance.
—Michael Foster, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The worst of the stock market’s laggards this year could rebound to start 2025, according to Wolfe Research.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laggard
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In spite of the leisurely pace of change, To mix valiant drinks for the future.Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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With an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, guests will enjoy a leisurely evening of delicious food, good company, and celebration.Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Now The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently conducting a review of the snail's status to see whether the species needs special protection.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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There was the man with 100 live snakes down his pants, another with 300 tarantulas strapped to his body, the 90 giant African snails discovered in Detroit and the endangered red panda found in Bangkok alongside 86 other animals.CNN, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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But Williams and the Bears offense, which have struggled all season with slow starts, certainly didn’t look cool and collected prior to the fourth quarter.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Two juveniles darted across a branch, and the younger female began to hunt flying insects, moving in a slow crouch.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rookie quarterback Bo Nix helped the Broncos offense manage 32.5 points per game over the last seven contests after a sluggish start to the year.The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Many democracies are already struggling with demographic decline, sluggish economic growth, soaring debt, and ascendant extremist parties.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Laggard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laggard. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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