HOGS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

hogs 1 of 2

noun

variants also hog

plural of hog

as in pigs

one who eats greedily or too much if I had known that my guests were going to be such hogs, I would have prepared twice as much food

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2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hog

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Recent Examples of hogs

Noun

As a first-generation farmer herself, Hughes deeply understands the struggles many of the farmers in the organization’s network face, previously working in large animal medicine and raising hogs in Pennsylvania. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Andy will cut a trail through a pine thicket, briar patch, or other thick cover in the woods using a skid steer, brush hog, or electric chainsaw. — Scott Einsmann, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026 The students and club members raise cows, goats, lambs, hogs, turkeys and more, spending hours feeding and training them daily and preparing them for showing. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 25 July 2026 From armrest hogs to aisle rushers, a new survey reveals the in-flight behaviors that frustrate American travelers most. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The Daily Show spent almost four minutes waxing rhapsodic over that time Lenny Kravitz’s pants split open and his hog flopped out. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Attach lattice or hog wire to stakes sunk into the ground so that the grid is parallel to the ground. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Been seeing a lot of white tail deer and the occasional gator, bobcat, hog, and even a coyote a few weeks ago! — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog. — Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hogs

Noun

In animals that have litters, such as rodents, dogs, cats, pigs and kangaroos, a dead fetus will be reabsorbed by the mother’s body to protect the rest of her offspring.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The family travels around Indiana and Michigan to show animals, including sheep, goats and pigs.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Higher follower counts and active social engagement attract major brand sponsors, even if a viewer consumes clips rather than full episodes.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Murrill told lawmakers last year that defending the state against these claims consumes an enormous amount of time and resources and that the fund should be abolished altogether.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 6 Aug. 2026