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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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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

Busch was born to be behind the wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

On Tuesday, Chatfield said she wanted to apologise for a video she posted last year after apparent online speculation that it could be behind Holiday's ban.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Some witnesses accused Harfuch of being on the payroll of the cartel believed to be behind the disappearances, which he has repeatedly and vehemently denied.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

God had to be behind such a wondrous success, Grandpa said.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

be behind

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