as in slugs
a lazy person
a couch potato who refused to budge no matter what needed to be done
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Noun
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026 -
For example, mint helps repel slugs; thyme improves the flavor of lettuce and repels aphids.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Earlier in the month, Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal at Kuwait’s main airport, killing one person and wounding dozens.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Beyond air hockey, the team’s innovation also has some potential applications for training other autonomous systems like drones, vehicles, robots, etc.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Attracting certain unwanted pests like snails, slugs, or raccoons.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
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Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the model wore a black tank top, a gray knee-length skirt, and loafers.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Colman Domingo put an athletic spin on men’s loafers on Monday, pairing a red-toned ruched pair with white athletic socks while out in New York City.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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“Couch potatoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch%20potatoes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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