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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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as in stimulation
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Recent Examples of jog
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
The rookie received some attention from trainers, but jogged off under his own power and did not go into the medical tent.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
When Riley did not return home from her jog, her two roommates set out on her running path in search of her.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Teammates swarmed Mevis after the game-winner as long snapper Jake McQuaide jogged to retrieve the ball, presumably as a souvenir for the rookie kicker who spent last spring in the UFL and the early part of this season waiting for a call.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026
The rookie received some attention from trainers, but jogged off under his own power and did not go into the medical tent.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
There are free classes including a GM run—a lung-blasting jog around the property—and yoga on the outdoor Wellness deck and tennis courts.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
When Riley did not return home from her jog, her two roommates set out on her running path in search of her.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Verb
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Mustafa said as the man trotted down the stairs, mumbling something—a prayer, a curse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The area is so nationally notorious that the Border Patrol chose it to stage an invasion here in July, complete with a literal cavalry of agents trotting down a soccer field where kids usually play while National Guard troops sat inside armored Humvees on Wilshire Boulevard.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tyla’s glam included bobbed hair and cornrows with bold makeup, featuring smokey eyes.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gaines, Sneako, Fuentes and Clavicular all sang along to the song, while Tristan Tate bobbed to the rhythm and Andrew was out of frame.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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The sensor’s data was translated into electrical stimulation patterns (each corresponding to a specific Braille letter) that were transmitted through eight electrodes to each organoid.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sounds that are used for different types of brain stimulation or relaxation are assigned a color based on how their noise spectrum matches with a colored light spectrum.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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The rebuttal, published Tuesday, is a clear sign of how intently China is focusing on the case – and the White House’s broader push to root out its influence in the region.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Singapore’s first eVTOL Led by James Wang, PhD, professor at NTU’s School of mechanical and aerospace engineering, the research project represent an important step in the nation’s push into advanced air mobility and next-generation aviation technologies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Philadelphia Auto Show started on January 31 and is scheduled to run until February 8, 2026.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to the group, two pro-ICE ads will run nationally, with additional emphasis on the District of Columbia, North Carolina, Michigan, and Georgia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Looking distinctly German in his polo-neck shirt and flushed by the heat, Jaissle pumped his fists and roared, as backroom staff and players scattered in celebration.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Punk’s response felt less like encouragement and more like a challenge.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cathleen also acted as dance mistress by demonstrating the steps and helping James provide encouragement and brief explanations for a dance’s historical context.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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This category is a log jam for the widely influential acoustic and electric R&B approach of Dijon Duenas, who’s here for his work on Justin Bieber’s immense Swag and for his exemplary solo album Baby.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Starters include Classic Deviled Eggs or Fried Pickles with buttermilk dressing, followed by entrée choices like the Shed Burger—topped with American and Swiss cheese, onion jam, lettuce, tomato and Shed Sauce—or a Chicken Sandwich with habanero honey and pickles.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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