jog 1 of 2

verb

ˈjäg How to pronounce jog (audio)
Definition of jognext
1
as in to trot
to go at a pace faster than a walk had to jog to catch up to them

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2
as in to bob
to make short up-and-down movements her purse was jogging against her hip as she walked

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jog

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noun

1
as in stimulation

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2
as in push

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Recent Examples of jog
Verb
Aaron Judge jogged and stretched on the field at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, marking a significant step in his recovery from a broken rib. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Both sides jogged to the 2-yard line for five high-leverage plays. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
Research shows that going for a quick stroll or an easy jog after a strenuous workout can help restore your explosive power. — Jenessa Connor, Health, 15 July 2026 The classic brass control panel has been updated to include an improved media jog and signature Marshall power switch. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
  1. trot
  2. bob
  3. stimulation
  4. push
  5. run
  6. pump
  7. encouragement
  8. jam
Verb
  • This time, Maye tossed an interception downfield, and trotted off toward the sideline in defeat.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Grande and Erivo went on a globe-trotting press tour for the ages to promote the movie musical.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trot
Verb
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rapp and his crewmate, Suzanne Driscoll, hoisted a lobster trap marked by a bobbing buoy from the Casco Bay.
    — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • These are often conditions that mostly affect women and that can leave patients completely disabled—sensitive to light and sound, spending most of their time in a completely dark room with no stimulation.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Let’s let go of the self-identification with boredom or over-stimulation claiming to overshadow our path to progress.
    — Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulation
Noun
  • Parnell said the push for speedier delivery was part of a broader modernization effort that predated the five-month-old conflict.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In late June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a 40-day campaign to ramp up drone strikes deep into Russian territory – a push that his top adviser has said will continue.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of push
Verb
  • Founded in 1968 to run exchanges with the Soviet bloc, IREX was built for precisely the kind of competition the United States now faces again.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators analyzed data from more than 1,700 participants in a long-running study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of run
Verb
  • Hydroelectric equipment initially powered construction machinery, while surplus electricity supported pumping and served Phoenix customers.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The pump should immediately turn on and begin pumping water out.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pump
Noun
  • Officials are asking residents to continue to pray and send words of encouragement and support to those affected by the flooding.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Spacing of races will be important as encouragement for participation in the six-race series in a five-month span.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • Whether topped with butter and jam, layered with peanut butter, crowned with avocado and eggs or transformed into a hearty breakfast sandwich, this humble bread has become a staple in kitchens across the country.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
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