as in slug
a lazy person
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
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Recent Examples of slouch
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
This doesn’t mean Nissan’s driverless car is a slouch.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The gentleman was none other than Benito, also known as Bad Bunny, casually slouching towards the front row at Calvin Klein.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Following a parade of models who walked in an array of floral prints, slouch pants and tulle micro-skirts, Musk's mother Maye closed out the show.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
This doesn’t mean Nissan’s driverless car is a slouch.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Diplomats have noted a viral photo of Rubio slouched stone-faced on a couch in the Oval Office last Friday as Trump shouted at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The gentleman was none other than Benito, also known as Bad Bunny, casually slouching towards the front row at Calvin Klein.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouch
Noun
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In some cases, coffee grounds might even deter slugs from visiting your plants when used as a soil top layer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Singles have replaced slug as the standard operating procedure for a lineup that’s struck just 19 home runs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Andre needs some help The Brazil international midfielder dragged himself from the field near the end on Saturday, with Pereira later allaying any fears about an injury.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Gunther dragged Cole into the ring and pushed him around and out of the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The same day, Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv, Sumy and Odesa.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The league’s officials were forced to relocate one game after the cricket stadium in Rawalpindi was allegedly struck by an Indian drone.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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When the window broke, the bear crawled out safely and returned to the woods.—
Shyla Watson,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Inspectors saw one rat crawling from the top equipment shelf in an unapproved back dry storage area onto the roof, and another rat on an electrical line behind a two-door household freezer/refrigerator in the same dry storage area.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Verb
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Corporate executives don’t want to destroy morale; government agencies must retain reserve; and those of us in the job market – coaches, recruiters, staffers, etc. – must not let pessimism creep in.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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But a few prices are starting to creep up, most notably the graphics card.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The Track Pant Lean into the tomboy ease of a slouchy pair of track pants by adding an oversized button up and Gucci loafers.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
1 May 2025
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There is even a preppy Ivy League dandy: loafers, cardigans, polos, or a sweater dangling over the shoulders.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In recent months though, and as the weather’s picked up, another style of jeans has been shuffling their way onto our moodboards.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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No more shuffling through your wallet for cash or a credit card.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouch. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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