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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
After Gonzales, 19, completed the trip around the bases by jogging over home plate, words appeared to be exchanged with Spartanburgers catcher Cal Stark. — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 Large wheels Jogging strollers’ wheels are larger than those of standard strollers, which makes jogging strollers roll along more smoothly. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, an easy jog or yoga session had minimal effects—and sometimes even helped people sleep better. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 7 July 2026 Swift reportedly touched down in New Jersey on Tuesday, the same day Kelce was spotted on a jog in Tribeca. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 1 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
  • Netflix’s teen adventure mystery will kick off one last globe-trotting treasure hunt on August 20.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
  • But its founding family’s artistic, globe-trotting descendants have mostly stayed out of the business—and some have visibly wrestled with what that oil money has meant.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of trot
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  • And that kind of thing didn’t happen in Mystic, a touristy escape from New York City complete with bobbing boats and sea lions doing tricks at the aquarium.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Multiple saunas and cold plunge pools sit alongside hot pools right on deck, and the whole thing bobs gently while the harbor traffic goes by, which somehow makes the ritual feel more honest than any five-star spa could.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of bob
Noun
  • Sustainable performance is built by protecting attention, strengthening human connection and creating space for reflection, learning and purpose—not by constant digital stimulation.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Tim Stockwell, who headed the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research from 2004 to 2020, said adding the stimulation of energy drinks to the impaired judgment caused by alcohol is a recipe for risky behavior.
    — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026
Definition of stimulation
Noun
  • This regulatory push stems from AI becoming a public concern, declining trust, escalating cyber risks, IPO demands, and the US's need to establish its leadership position.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • By late afternoon, the Moon enters Aries and your 1st House of Identity, giving you the push to act.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of push
Verb
  • As token prices decline, demand for these supporting systems may grow because companies will run more models across more tasks.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators spotted the suspect on surveillance camera footage running east on Mission Street before turning onto Minna Street.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of run
Verb
  • Fans expecting a national championship need to pump their brakes a bit, but there is no excuse for this team and coaching staff not to at least make the big dance in 2026.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The impact is especially significant for small-scale farmers, many of whom rely on diesel fuel to pump water, harvest crops and transport goods to market.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of pump
Noun
  • Al Ahli, who are set to lose their manager Matthias Jaissle to Newcastle United, had shortlisted Slot as a potential replacement, but are unlikely to receive any encouragement.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • But his avuncular encouragement of Tony in what could be absolute folly brings real heart to this section — until calamity intrudes.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • Dallas is in a difficult salary-cap jam — sitting a little more than $1 million over the limit after this signing — and getting Robertson signed to a long-term commitment would have meant a higher cap hit and cuts elsewhere.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Mederos, a right-hander, came on with two outs and the tying run on third and got out of that jam.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
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