jogged; jogging
1
a
: to run or ride at a slow trot
b
: to go at a slow, leisurely, or monotonous pace : trudge
2
: to move up and down or about with a short heavy motion
his … holster jogging against his hip—
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Thomas Williams1
: to rouse to alertness
jogged his memory
2
: to give a slight shake or push to : nudge
3
: to cause (an animal, such as a horse) to go at a jog
4
: to align the edges of (piled sheets of paper) by hitting or shaking against a flat surface
1
a
: a movement, pace, or instance of jogging (as for exercise)
b
: a horse's slow measured trot
2
: a slight shake : nudge
1
: a brief abrupt change in direction
2
a
: a projecting or retreating part (as of a line or surface)
b
: the space in the angle of a jog
Examples of jog in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDanny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Riley, who had disappeared while jogging on the grounds of the University of Georgia, was found dead at Oconee Forest Park near Lake Herrick of blunt force trauma injuries.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Before his remarks, Trump's campaign staff handed news media members a packet highlighting Garcia's death, as well as the death of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old killed while jogging on the University of Georgia's campus in February.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
About 200 men and women swerved, jostled and jogged 1.2 miles through the city streets, which were lined with cheering crowds.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Riley, a junior on the dean’s list at Augusta University College of Nursing, was found dead near a lake at the University of Georgia’s campus Thursday after jogging in the area.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024
Immediately after Green jogged to the locker room, Golden State went on a 21-2 run.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
French Bulldogs are great little homebodies and cuddly lap dogs, but folks who want a running buddy or a pooch to take on long hikes may want to look at other pups, as breeding has led to many Frenchies having breathing issues that make jogging a bit of a challenge.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a suspect after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while jogging in New River on Saturday.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
For pretty much all of my life, a 10-minute jog or even a quick sprint left me on the verge of throwing up.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
The athletic apparel maker ran past Wall Street expectations thanks to sales in North America and China, and stock did a little uphill jog as a result.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Laura Smither vanished before breakfast On April 3, 1997, 12-year-old Laura Smither, an aspiring professional ballerina, vanished after going for a morning jog in her quiet Friendswood, Texas, neighborhood.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2024
This comes just two days after a 22-year-old nursing student was killed while on a jog on the Athens campus of the University of Georgia.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024
Thankfully, these New Balance leggings will keep you warm during early morning jogs.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
Riley’s killing was ‘crime of opportunity,’ police say Police began searching for Riley after receiving a call around noon Thursday from a friend who was concerned the 22-year-old had not returned from her jog at UGA’s intramural fields that morning, Clark said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
She was reported missing by a friend around 12:07 p.m. after failing to return home from a jog at the UGA Intramural Fields that morning, according to police.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
Verb
After his fifth triple, which came off a no-look, between-the-legs pass from Steph Curry, Green flexed both his arms while jogging back.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Riley, who had disappeared while jogging on the grounds of the University of Georgia, was found dead at Oconee Forest Park near Lake Herrick of blunt force trauma injuries.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Before his remarks, Trump's campaign staff handed news media members a packet highlighting Garcia's death, as well as the death of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old killed while jogging on the University of Georgia's campus in February.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
About 200 men and women swerved, jostled and jogged 1.2 miles through the city streets, which were lined with cheering crowds.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Riley, a junior on the dean’s list at Augusta University College of Nursing, was found dead near a lake at the University of Georgia’s campus Thursday after jogging in the area.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 23 Feb. 2024
Immediately after Green jogged to the locker room, Golden State went on a 21-2 run.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
French Bulldogs are great little homebodies and cuddly lap dogs, but folks who want a running buddy or a pooch to take on long hikes may want to look at other pups, as breeding has led to many Frenchies having breathing issues that make jogging a bit of a challenge.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a suspect after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while jogging in New River on Saturday.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024
Noun
Then, wake up refreshed and start the day with a jog or power walk along the four-mile-long Buckeye Lake Dam Walking & Biking Trail, preferably with a beverage from Millersport Coffee.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
For pretty much all of my life, a 10-minute jog or even a quick sprint left me on the verge of throwing up.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
The athletic apparel maker ran past Wall Street expectations thanks to sales in North America and China, and stock did a little uphill jog as a result.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Laura Smither vanished before breakfast On April 3, 1997, 12-year-old Laura Smither, an aspiring professional ballerina, vanished after going for a morning jog in her quiet Friendswood, Texas, neighborhood.
—Claire Lempert, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2024
This comes just two days after a 22-year-old nursing student was killed while on a jog on the Athens campus of the University of Georgia.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2024
Thankfully, these New Balance leggings will keep you warm during early morning jogs.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024
Riley’s killing was ‘crime of opportunity,’ police say Police began searching for Riley after receiving a call around noon Thursday from a friend who was concerned the 22-year-old had not returned from her jog at UGA’s intramural fields that morning, Clark said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024
She was reported missing by a friend around 12:07 p.m. after failing to return home from a jog at the UGA Intramural Fields that morning, according to police.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024
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jog
1 of 3 verb
ˈjäg 
ˈjȯg
jogged; jogging
1
: to give a slight shake or push to : nudge
2
: rouse entry 1 sense 2, stir
jog one's memory
3
: to move up and down or about with a short heavy motion
4
a
: to go or cause to go at a jog
b
: to run slowly especially for exercise
jogger
noun
jog
2 of 3 noun1
: a slight shake : push
2
: a slow steady jolting gait especially of a horse
3
: an instance of jogging
jog
3 of 3 noun1
: an unevenness (as a bulge or a dent) in a line or surface
2
: a short change in direction
Etymology
Verb
probably an altered form of a dialect word shog "jolt, jostle"
Noun
probably an altered form of jag "a sharp projecting edge"
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