1
as in faded
to lose bodily strength or vigor
during the fourth quarter the whole team seemed to lag
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as in delayed
to move or act slowly
the tired puppy was lagging behind the rest of the pack
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Recent Examples of lagged
But research specifically on women’s health, and the inclusion of women in broader studies, has lagged.
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Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
African governments have options to cushion the impact, but action has often lagged.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, public perception has lagged behind the science, and many people still think of this vaccine as primarily targeted for females.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a reason why strident partisans like Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and progressives Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have consistently placed high in the polls, while moderates like Becerra, his frenemy Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan have lagged.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The data gathering project is tied to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitious effort to catch up in generative AI, where the company has lagged behind OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
—Lora Kolodny,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The discussion focused on how regulation has lagged behind rapidly evolving technology, as well as incidents involving autonomous vehicles, including stopping in the middle of crime scenes.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In heavily Jewish, traditionally Democratic suburbs such as Livingston and Millburn, support for Mejia lagged, highlighting unease among some voters with her positions on Israel.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Asymmetric’s numbers still lagged Bitcoin’s 121% return that year, however.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
African governments have options to cushion the impact, but action has often lagged.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
However, public perception has lagged behind the science, and many people still think of this vaccine as primarily targeted for females.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
There’s a reason why strident partisans like Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton and progressives Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have consistently placed high in the polls, while moderates like Becerra, his frenemy Antonio Villaraigosa and San Jose mayor Matt Mahan have lagged.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The data gathering project is tied to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitious effort to catch up in generative AI, where the company has lagged behind OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
—Lora Kolodny,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
The discussion focused on how regulation has lagged behind rapidly evolving technology, as well as incidents involving autonomous vehicles, including stopping in the middle of crime scenes.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In heavily Jewish, traditionally Democratic suburbs such as Livingston and Millburn, support for Mejia lagged, highlighting unease among some voters with her positions on Israel.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
Asymmetric’s numbers still lagged Bitcoin’s 121% return that year, however.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagged
Verb
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With time, with therapy, with growth, this thing has faded into the past, dissolved into other narratives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Interest in the discussion faded later in James' career.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In California, the Los Angeles County Counsel is probing allegations that State Farm delayed, underpaid and denied valid insurance claims from last year's wildfires.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Altman was buried after a private funeral on March 31, after a public service was delayed when his widow went into labor with their daughter.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This has been a story of unforeseen incidents, such as the unnoticed approach of the storm and the capsizing in front of high cliffs that prevented us from swimming ashore before the cold water had weakened us.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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For Caracas, the engagement offers a chance to attract foreign capital and revive industries weakened by years of mismanagement and sanctions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their first meeting in 2015, a tactical Mayweather victory in one of the most lucrative bouts in boxing history, has lingered as a stubborn footnote in Pacquiao’s otherwise untouchable résumé.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rather than carry over the momentum from Sunday, the Sabres gradually sagged due to spotty goaltending and an anemic power play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Broadway box office sagged a bit last week, possibly as the previous week’s Easter vacationers and spring-breakers returned home and a crowded, 40-show production slate with lots of newcomers competed with one another for attention.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Baselitz was charged with offending public morality; the case dragged on for two years before being dismissed, but his reputation was cemented.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2026
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But whether this person galumphed, ambled, or dragged herself up the trail is a matter of what subtleties her movement suggested to you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Two roaches crawled on a rice bin.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Lagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagged. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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