DAWDLERS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

dawdlers

noun

plural of dawdler

as in snails

someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others we encouraged the dawdlers to pick up the pace

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snails

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Zebra sharks tend to rest on reef floors, regulating bottom-dwelling prey such as snails, clams, crabs, shrimp and small fish, an important part of maintaining thriving ecosystems.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
That includes September’s Aloha Festivals celebrating Hawaiian traditions and the annual Kāhuli Festival at the Bishop Museum in October, a unique family-friendly event spotlighting the vital role of Hawaiian land snails in preserving biodiversity.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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