drag
verb (used with object)
to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail.
dragged
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past participleof drag.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof drag.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dragverb (used with object)to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail.
Example Sentences
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The rain began lashing Turkey's largest city in earnest on Wednesday morning and intensified throughout the day, causing chaos and flash flooding, with footage showing cars being dragged away by the fast-flowing waters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
He posted $2-million bail after a few days in custody and was released with GPS monitoring, enabling him to resume a semi-normal life with his family as criminal proceedings dragged on for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
As for the U.S. stock market, the S&P 500 saw a slight decline Monday, as it was dragged down by a slump in its tech sector.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Higher yields and oil prices dragged the market mood in Asia and Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Strong Jonn's arms caught him under the armpits and dragged him, with a horrible sucking sound, from the mud.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
