DROPS BEHIND Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

drops behind

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present tense third-person singular of drop behind

as in delays

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

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falls behind

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The seller gets a full release of liability, so they’re not exposed if the new owner falls behind on payments.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Still, the issue falls behind other voter concerns, such as cost of living, as November looms.

— Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

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