DROPPING BEHIND Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

dropping behind

phrase

present participle of drop behind

as in delaying

to move or act slowly He dropped behind in the second half of the race.

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falling behind

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And workers who punch out mentally and go straight to enjoying their weekend may be falling behind.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Stocks sank on that surge in yields, as investors questioned whether the central bank was falling behind in its inflation fight.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

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