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as in trots
to go at a pace faster than a walk
had to jog to catch up to them
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Recent Examples of jogs
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees jogs off the field during the fifth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York City.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The visitors passed back from the free kick and Joao Pedro initially jogs towards goal, with Anderson signalling for a team-mate to follow him, but then changes direction again.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees jogs off the field during the fifth inning of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York City.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jogs
Verb
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The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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But sometimes even icons need to switch things up a bit—cue the dizzying array of flippy waves, shags, and bobs over the years.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional materials, their internal geometry can change under external stimuli, enabling them to switch between different functional states.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Our amygdala is overactive, our nervous systems are fried and our dopamine cycles are hijacked by short-term stimuli.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even after trading Devers, Boston reportedly made pushes to add another high-quality starting pitcher behind Garrett Crochet, but ultimately was not able to get a deal done before the deadline.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, Skattebo, the battering ram personified, pushes and plows through defenders, injecting energy into the Giants and their fans.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Birdie runs First-round leader Steven Alker ran off six consecutive birdies on the back nine Friday which jettisoned him up the leaderboard to a tournament-record 61.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Bachelor season 19 contestant, Jade Roper Tolbert, who runs her own cosmetics company, was also a judge.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For the celebratory affair at a Panaderia Don Julio pop-up in London, the model and musician mixed new Saint Laurent pumps with a dress from one of the fashion house’s early 2000s collections.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advent Calendar Instead of chocolates, this advent calendar is filled with jams and honey to add some extra flavor to your favorite foodie’s holiday season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Carr recalled Yamamoto getting into similar jams in Japan, and making pitches to get out of them.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the mission sprints its final lap before launch day, their fastidious preparation stands out as an achievement in its own right.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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When trying to work out of Brighton’s press, Malo Gusto’s mishit pass to Jadon Sancho ends in the visitors winning the ball and creating an overload; Marc Cucurella sprints over to help and flies into his challenge, picking up a yellow card.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The brand’s vegan protein shakes have a coconut-milk base and come in 20-gram, 26-gram, and 32-gram varieties, but the 20-gram seems to be the easiest to find.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Occasional use of those protein powders isn’t as concerning as a person making protein shakes three times a day.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Jogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jogs. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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