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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
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to his picture of Carole with Inigo, James' carousel also featured a shot of his son with some of the family's six dogs, a video of Alizée jogging with a dog alongside Inigo riding a training bike and a picture of three children with two ponies and seven dogs in the countryside.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Moderate-intensity exercise is anything that feels somewhat challenging, but doesn’t completely wipe you out, like brisk walking or a steady jog.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Soler jogged to first base without incident.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
In addition to his picture of Carole with Inigo, James' carousel also featured a shot of his son with some of the family's six dogs, a video of Alizée jogging with a dog alongside Inigo riding a training bike and a picture of three children with two ponies and seven dogs in the countryside.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Flutie just returned from a three-mile jog.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Moderate-intensity exercise is anything that feels somewhat challenging, but doesn’t completely wipe you out, like brisk walking or a steady jog.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
Verb
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When Smith’s throw in the dirt squirted away from shortstop Miguel Rojas, the winning run trotted in from third base.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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The wolf on the flat trotted to the edge of the bank above the unsuspecting caribou and peeked over at them.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Despite not being the tallest goalie, Hicks does an exceptional job of working to see through traffic, bobbing and weaving to see shot releases without sacrificing angles.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Alteration requests with such a price disparity would have seemed odd a few years ago, the tailor says, but are helping to keep the bobbins bobbing at his one-man shop, 85 Custom Tailor.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That said, occasional gentle stimulation—like a scalp massage—is generally harmless, according to Bauman.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2026
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But sonogenetics offers the possibility of noninvasive stimulation.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The push comes on Jackie Robinson Day, when MLB honors the legacy of its first Black player.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a push to include post-production costs as well, or establish separate programs that provide incentives for post-production and commercials.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Speier, who entered politics by first working as a congressional aide and experienced harassment from a supervisor, said that part of the problem in Congress is that members are given wide latitude to run their offices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes these Chicago White Sox rebuilds seem to run together in your mind.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 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,
11 Apr. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That includes writing a letter of encouragement to a friend whose child was born with a heart defect.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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There is genuine encouragement for others to achieve their goals, and support is available at every turn.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each cookie also has a delightful dollop of lemon jam in the center.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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This set comes with six 16-ounce jars perfect for storing homemade sauces, salsa, jam, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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