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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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Plus, humans can call in sick or hit up against service limits that cap how many hours a day they can be behind the wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In my whole life, would this ever be behind us?

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

be behind

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