bogged (down)

past tense of bog (down)
as in trapped
to place in conflict or difficulties we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late

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Verb
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
  • There’s an uncomfortable portrait of masculinity trapped inside Roofman, but the movie is a little too enamored of its main character to let it out.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Different political priorities had gotten tangled together.
    Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • If Roofman appears pat by comparison, Cianfrance’s humanistic approach to the material mines unexpected depth—and humor—from the story of a desperate man yearning for human connection, and the woman who gets tangled in his web of lies.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • Once hoped to revitalize the city center, the Union 93 development has sat stalled and partially built for over three years, embroiled in legal disputes over $20 million in unpaid construction work.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The two 45-year bandmates have been embroiled in on-again/off-again legal and personal turmoil for many years, feuding and sometimes suing each other of corporate and musical differences.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The bread is broiled, slathered in a homemade fondue-like beer cheese sauce, then broiled once more to create a toast that’s crunchy on the bottom and lusciously-creamy on top.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
  • They're built and broiled in one skillet, and are ready to eat in just 25 minutes.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Bogged (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogged%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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