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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

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

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

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