as in slug
a lazy person
a couch potato who refused to budge no matter what needed to be done
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Recent Examples of couch potato
Here, the gameplay is powered by motion, meaning body movements are used instead of controllers, so couch potatoes need not apply.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The pleasures of being a couch potato.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But even for a Idaho couch potatoes, quality and flavor are what will stir consumers’ drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Long-form reading then becomes as hard as pushups for a couch potato.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for couch potato
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The pleasures of being a couch potato.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But even for a Idaho couch potatoes, quality and flavor are what will stir consumers’ drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Long-form reading then becomes as hard as pushups for a couch potato.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for couch potato
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch potato
Noun
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A lot of good at-bats, some slug in there, some timely hitting.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Remove them by hand picking them off the fronds, or use iron phosphate slug bait around the base of the fern.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The suspects accused of plotting an attack on the UFC fight at the White House allegedly planned to deploy drones armed with explosives around the event, forcing the crowd to evacuate before they would be targeted by sniper fire, court records said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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The threat of drone attacks forced several Saudi, Emirati and Iraqi facilities to shut in during the war, too.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Noun
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Designed with a plunging neckline, modest bum coverage, and compressive fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, the elegant silhouette offers rich-girl vacation energy that could easily double as a bodysuit with shorts.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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“Couch potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch%20potato. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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