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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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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

But the worst of the firestorm appears now to be behind the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"My full support would be behind him actually, because I think he's a super-talented manager."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In some sick way I wish I could get caught so all this lying could be behind me.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

be behind

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