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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
As Flagg jogged from one side of the court to the other, Kyrie Irving participated in a shooting drill with fellow point guards Brandon Williams and Tyus Jones under the instruction of Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy.
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
In the first two months of the year, Del Mar Union School District students raced, jogged, walked and logged laps of laughter at school jogathons, raising a little over $450,000 to benefit the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation’s efforts to support and expand the district’s STEAM+ program.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Early in Harden’s introductory game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his new center jogged to the right side of the court to set a screen for him.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
One day, on a whim, Liberato jogged from his preferred liquor store back to his home.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
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
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.
—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
Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
In the first two months of the year, Del Mar Union School District students raced, jogged, walked and logged laps of laughter at school jogathons, raising a little over $450,000 to benefit the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation’s efforts to support and expand the district’s STEAM+ program.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Early in Harden’s introductory game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his new center jogged to the right side of the court to set a screen for him.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
One day, on a whim, Liberato jogged from his preferred liquor store back to his home.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jogged
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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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
Verb
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In the gray dawn, rows of bicycles bobbed at their moorings, as though lifted by ghostly hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several giant foam fingers bobbed above the crowd.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His fast-break flush late in the third quarter capped an 11-0 Nuggets run and sent them to the fourth with a 77-67 lead, the first double-digit margin of the night.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ohio State’s chance for another marquee win remained alive, but instead of running the clock down for a last shot, the Buckeyes’ Bryn Martin launched a 3-point attempt and missed, giving Michigan the ball with eight seconds left.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ever since, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission has pumped unspent appropriations into the fund, despite a lack of appropriate controls.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fullerton is in the process of drafting a charter now to put before voters and leaders in Fountain Valley were considering a charter, but pumped the brakes on that idea in January.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Brown sprinted to Parker’s bench, stared at the Mission Hills football players and brought her right index finger to her lips.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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After sophomore Trent Perry, who finished with 13 points, scored a pair of layups in the second half, Baker-Mazara sprinted down the court for a three-point play, which cut UCLA’s lead to six.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The pair waited until Hinojosa hit the sidewalk outside the property, shook her hand and then asked for selfies.—
Karen Brooks Harper
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Emma shook her head and busied herself with picking up her waders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 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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The tribe then nodded in the affirmative.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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This time, Kane nodded vigorously.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Jogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jogged. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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