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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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If you are worried you are spending too much time on your screen, she recommends analysing your own behaviour and reflecting on what might be behind it.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Wealthy buyers—and their kids—could be behind the bump.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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

All three of us seemed to be aware that once we left that peaceful moment, it would be behind us forever.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

be behind

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