falls behind
- lagsFalls behind others
- trailsMarked outdoor paths
- slipsMinor mistakes made
- delaysPauses before proceeding
- stragglesMoves in scattered disorder
lingers · drags · overdue · deadline · catching up · procrastinates · stumbles · drops back · struggles · behind schedule · dawdles · slows · falters · backlog · deficit · tardy · trailing · outpaced
progress and advancement
falls behindgets ahead
Gains ground competitively
pulls ahead · forges ahead · advances · excels · outpaces
pace and momentum
falls behindkeeps up
Maintains pace or condition
leads · overtakes · surpasses · leaves behind · pulls away