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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
Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Ohtani jogged back to the dugout to get ready to pitch in the bottom of the frame.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Cynthia Erivo goes for a jog wearing the Brooks Hyperion 3 shoes in London.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Jac Caglianone calmly jogged to first base.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Ohtani jogged back to the dugout to get ready to pitch in the bottom of the frame.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Noun
The crime On the evening of April 19, 1989, Trisha Meili, a 28-year-old white investment banker, went for a jog in New York City’s Central Park.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Cynthia Erivo goes for a jog wearing the Brooks Hyperion 3 shoes in London.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
Verb
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About 100 yards to the right, a herd of caribou trotted past.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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Outside is the barn and stables—where dozens of horses trot in and out of the stables alongside their three goat friends (Dolly, with the pink collar, was my personal favorite).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Producers like Shungu, QThree, Mike Shabb, and Elsesser himself let their legato phrases repeat ad infinitum, gently bobbing like a dinghy in agitated waters.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Regardless of age, a poor response to ovarian stimulation—for example, a low estrogen level or a low number of follicles developing—indicates that the treatment is not going well, Klipstein says.—
Heather Grossmann,
Parents,
16 June 2026
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The mental stimulation, not unlike jigsawing a puzzle or inking a crossword.—
Ashley Parker,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Miles helped the Lynx (11-3) make a strong push for a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship, but the Las Vegas Aces snatched the final spot against the New York Liberty with a victory over Phoenix on Wednesday night.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Detectives recovered a computer file where Heuermann kept notes on how to get away with crimes, including supplies for his kill kits, the locations of traffic cameras and a reminder to use push-pins to hang a drop cloth, rather than tape.—
Michael Ruiz , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Serna, who lives in Westlake near the project area and is not running for re-election, has been openly supportive of the project and urged Smith at the beginning of the presentation to try to answer questions that had come up over the past 8-1/2 years about the project.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Challenge ahead Jackson’s victory was powered by a coalition of suburban and exurban Republicans attracted to his promise to run government like a business.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Several students said Gilliam's encouragement made a lasting impression during the two-week camp.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even so, reports suggest that Lopez leaving the door open is all the encouragement Rodriguez needs.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The visitors eventually loaded the bases in that inning, but Luzardo retired Xavier Edwards to escape the jam.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Jelly or jam contributes simple sugars that cause a faster spike in blood sugar.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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