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be behind

VERB
lag
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decrease diminish fail fall off falter slacken slow trail wane
STRONG
dally dawdle dillydally drag ebb flag hobble idle inch jelly limp linger loiter lounge plod poke procrastinate retard saunter shuffle slouch stagger stay straggle tail tarry tool trudge
WEAK
drag one's feet get no place fast hang back inch along lose strength put off slow up
Antonyms
STRONG
advance complete do finish go hasten hurry rise run rush

Example Sentences

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The good news is that the worst appears to be behind us.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

India's Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested the "kingpin" alleged to be behind the leak, naming him as a chemistry lecturer involved in the examination process for the NTA.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

It sure feels as if we won’t be behind on hypersonic missiles for long.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Mike Donilon, Steve Ricchetti and Anita Dunn are the advisers reported to be behind Mr. Biden’s strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

They would be behind every tree and on every hill and dale.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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