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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
The box office is horribly sluggish but there is a silver lining in summer, evident in Disney‘s live-action take of 2002 animation toon Lilo & Stitch which opens on May 23.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite headwinds such as sluggish same-store sales growth and tariffs from President Donald Trump that could boost avocado costs , analysts remain upbeat.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Stagflation happens when economic growth is sluggish while inflation is high.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Still, the changes are making taxpayers nervous—and that might explain why filing numbers in 2025 remain sluggish.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Despite headwinds such as sluggish same-store sales growth and tariffs from President Donald Trump that could boost avocado costs , analysts remain upbeat.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
Stagflation happens when economic growth is sluggish while inflation is high.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Still, the changes are making taxpayers nervous—and that might explain why filing numbers in 2025 remain sluggish.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluggish
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Keeling had discovered what became known as the Keeling Curve – the slow rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that was causing global warming.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Plan For Possible Delays: Given the potential for slower processing, apply well before needing benefits.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The historic start The Wild had been sleepy starters recently, giving up the first goal in each of their last six games.—
Joe Smith,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Today the old town seems to have retreated into a kind of sleepy Norman Rockwell innocence: the distant drone of a lawn mower, the call of kids playing catch, the smoky aromas of a barbecue.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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Some people prefer mountain bikes for navigating downtown or a leisurely ride.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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If possible, do this at a leisurely pace to really get a feel for the career.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The main romance is dull, but there’s plenty of fun slapstick and creative set-pieces in John Hughes’ script to make up for it.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Over time, excessive stimulation can lead to dysregulation of the reward system, making routine activities feel dull in comparison.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some signs a dog is grieving a furry friend include lack of appetite, lethargic behavior, searching for a companion dog, becoming clingy to the owner or withdrawing from people and other pets.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Over time, Fineman noticed that Peach was growing more lethargic, agitated, and itchy, which interrupted the peace of his beloved routine.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Sluggish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluggish. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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