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as in trotted
to go at a pace faster than a walk
had to jog to catch up to them
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Recent Examples of jogged
Several hours later, Stafford jogged onto the field in Charlotte shortly before the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers opened this year’s NFL postseason.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
As a result, the film sees Jackman and Hudson perform a collection of Diamond's beloved hits, which jogged Moore’s memory.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Lamb caught the ball at the 50-yard line and jogged to the end zone without a Detroit defender to be seen on the TV broadcast, giving Dallas a 7-3 lead.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
Days after a patient at Northcoast jogged away during a trip to the dentist in a Cleveland suburb, state officials stopped allowing patients to leave any of the six regional hospitals.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
He was examined in the medical tent, then emerged with a towel over his right hand and jogged to the locker room with a team athletic trainer.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Love jogged to the medical tent and then headed to the locker room.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
But, on the football side, Spanos has indeed improved, while Jones seems to have jogged in place for numerous years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers bought time, jogged forward to add momentum and heaved his final pass of the night.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
As a result, the film sees Jackman and Hudson perform a collection of Diamond's beloved hits, which jogged Moore’s memory.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Lamb caught the ball at the 50-yard line and jogged to the end zone without a Detroit defender to be seen on the TV broadcast, giving Dallas a 7-3 lead.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
Days after a patient at Northcoast jogged away during a trip to the dentist in a Cleveland suburb, state officials stopped allowing patients to leave any of the six regional hospitals.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 Dec. 2025
He was examined in the medical tent, then emerged with a towel over his right hand and jogged to the locker room with a team athletic trainer.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Love jogged to the medical tent and then headed to the locker room.
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
But, on the football side, Spanos has indeed improved, while Jones seems to have jogged in place for numerous years.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers bought time, jogged forward to add momentum and heaved his final pass of the night.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jogged
Verb
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After initially laying motionless on the field surrounded by medical staff, Toure eventually trotted off the field under his own power.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
20 Dec. 2025
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The pup, named Eba, appeared immune to being rushed and trotted behind at the farthest extent of her leash, tongue lolling, black eyes squinting in the afternoon sun.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Whether Moore’s strands are banged, bobbed, buzzed, permed or waved, she will always be known for her long, jet-black hair.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Above the crowd, posters still bobbed.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The narrow fertile strip that formed the Phoenician cities’ homeland runs about 200km north-south along the coast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Just note that shoppers say the shoes run a bit small, so sizing up is best.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That fuel was pumped into vehicles by customers.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Laughton pumped his fist into the Philadelphia night.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Johnson missed his first five shots, four of them 3-point tries, as the Sea Kings sprinted to the big, early lead.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Brown was already off the field of play when Sirianni sprinted toward him.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The probes don’t signal a return to the era of tech crackdowns that shook investor confidence five years ago, a Reuters columnist noted, partly because they’re not driven by founders falling out of grace with Beijing.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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He was fired in December 2010 from his role leading the political efforts of Equality Illinois, a move that shook Chicago’s gay community.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two stood nose-to-nose on the field when the Steelers player grabbed onto Chase’s facemask, jerked his head and appeared to punch him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a new campaign video announcing Parker as the global ambassador of Tanqueray Gin, Parker donned a head-to-toe emerald green look that nodded to the iconic gin bottle.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Next to him, Plichta nodded in agreement.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Jogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jogged. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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