1
as in trotting
to go at a pace faster than a walk
had to jog to catch up to them
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as in bobbing
to make short up-and-down movements
her purse was jogging against her hip as she walked
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Recent Examples of jogging
That’s even if the movie is uneven dramatically, weighed down by traumas and break-ups and breakdowns in the later stretches, and with too many shots of Aishe (Uyghur) jogging toward her future.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Researchers found that jogging slowly burns visceral fat (deep abdominal fat).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Tennis, with its explosive bursts—sprinting to the ball, stopping, lunging laterally, jogging backwards to the baseline—can yield especially powerful results.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Resort activities such as chilling by the pool, swimming in the sea, lounging on the beach, or jogging on the running path around the peninsula are a given.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Alexander Perepilichnyy, a whistleblower in a case against Russian officials who collapsed while jogging in England in 2012.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
During OTAs, clips of Samuel went viral after he was seen jogging while running routes.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Visitors hang out all day and into the early evening, working on laptops, jogging across gravel trails, facing off at ping pong, corn hole and foosball.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Moderate activities include brisk walking, cycling or swimming; vigorous are jogging, running or high-intensity interval training.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Researchers found that jogging slowly burns visceral fat (deep abdominal fat).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Tennis, with its explosive bursts—sprinting to the ball, stopping, lunging laterally, jogging backwards to the baseline—can yield especially powerful results.
—Alexandra Moe, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Resort activities such as chilling by the pool, swimming in the sea, lounging on the beach, or jogging on the running path around the peninsula are a given.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Alexander Perepilichnyy, a whistleblower in a case against Russian officials who collapsed while jogging in England in 2012.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
During OTAs, clips of Samuel went viral after he was seen jogging while running routes.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Visitors hang out all day and into the early evening, working on laptops, jogging across gravel trails, facing off at ping pong, corn hole and foosball.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Moderate activities include brisk walking, cycling or swimming; vigorous are jogging, running or high-intensity interval training.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jogging
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The Yankees are better with Volpe on the roster, so Boone is going to continue trotting him out there as long as his shoulder is playable.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Turner is set to headline Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider series, stepping into the role of the iconic globe-trotting archaeologist.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dramatic video shows the moment nearly 70 shipping containers fell off a cargo ship Tuesday and were left bobbing in the ocean at the Port of Long Beach in California.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The concert film captures Mitski alongside a seven-piece band, bobbing in and out of a beaming spotlight and dark shadows.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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After a solid performance in the 2025 opener against Western Michigan, Chiles turned in a breakout performance in an overtime win against Boston College, passing for 231 yards and four touchdowns and running for another score.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some long-running novelas will be made available on Disney+ either next day or within a month of airing on Atresmedia’s free-to-air channels.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In one of the images, Culpo appeared to be pumping milk while getting her hair done.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Old Dominion started fast, with quarterback Colton Joseph faking out the Hoosiers defense on the first offensive play of the game and sprinting 75 yards for a touchdown.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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As Kudus flicked the ball onto Richarlison, breaking City’s offside trap, Johnson made an instant reaction, sprinting well ahead of Rico Lewis, who started 10 yards ahead of the forward and failed to sense the danger.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Practice rounds sometimes turn into showcases of raw talent, the kind that leave teammates shaking their heads at the sound off his club face.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Police alleged that the brain bleed was consistent with shaking an infant.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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One video posted to the social platform X appeared to show Kirk addressing the students, at one point speaking about gang violence, before being struck near the neck and later jerking to his left side.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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The story follows a Jewish family across five generations, from childhood to adulthood, blending laughs and tear-jerking moments, just like in Bob-Waksberg’s other shows.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Jogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jogging. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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