LAGGERS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

laggers

noun

plural of lagger

as in snails

someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others after 10 hours, there weren't any spectators left to cheer on the laggers as they finished the marathon

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Recent Examples of laggers If enough go to the Democratic laggers rather than the party frontrunners, both Republicans could still wind up one-two. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

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And at Mugler, the mood was set before the first look appeared, with screens beaming erotic footage that included mating snails, sweaty skin, a woman’s tongue and two people kissing.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
The inflatable horses, butterflies, snails and other creatures were made by the New York artist and designer Katie Stout.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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Clear rules can help achieve that by leveling the playing field between sustainability leaders and laggards, MacGilp said.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Over the full hiking cycle through July 2023, technology went from one of the biggest laggards to one of the strongest sectors as the Magnificent Seven took off.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

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